tarradiddle

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

Perhaps derived from diddle (“to cheat”).

“That is an evasion, my dear, and a tarradiddle to boot, I suspect. — Helen Vardon's confession, R. Austin (Richard Austin) Freeman
"I dare say, now," she said, composing her mouth, "I dare say my nephew told you a good many tarradiddles in his time. — The best British short stories of 1922, Unknown

fib, story, tale, taradiddle

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