Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

barefaced lie

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.14 in modern English

Syllables
barefaced lie
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A falsehood told with utter confidence and without trying to conceal the fact that it is false, especially a planned or deliberate falsehood.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From barefaced (“unconcealed, audacious, shameless”) + lie.

Inflected Forms

barefaced lies (plural) baldfaced lie (alternative) boldfaced lie (alternative)

Phrases

poker face

Frequently Paired Words

poker face

Questions

What does barefaced lie mean?
A falsehood told with utter confidence and without trying to conceal the fact that it is false, especially a planned or deliberate falsehood.
Where does barefaced lie come from?
From barefaced (“unconcealed, audacious, shameless”) + lie.

How to pronounce barefaced lie

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