Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spin a yarn

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.53 in modern English

Syllables: spin a -yarn
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.

Example Sentences

"Now I must tell you a little about myself;—or rather, I am inclined to spin a yarn, and tell you a great deal."

Etymology

By metaphor from spinning fibers into yarn or thread, as for example at a spinning wheel.

Inflected Forms

spins a yarn (present, singular) spinning a yarn (participle, present) spun a yarn (participle, past) spun a yarn (past)

Phrases

yarn-spinner

Synonyms

spin a tale

Questions

What does spin a yarn mean?: To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.
Where does spin a yarn come from?: By metaphor from spinning fibers into yarn or thread, as for example at a spinning wheel.

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