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词组 furphy
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furphy
Theme: GOSSIP
n. a groundless rumor.
I heard a furphy about you yesterday.Who started that furphy, anyway?
furphy
noun
1
a rumour. A similar semantic development can be seen with SCUTTLEBUTT. Rarely 'furfy' AUSTRALIA, 1915.
2
an iron water cart. From the name of a manufacturer of such carts AUSTRALIA, 1938

furphy

slang A rumor or item of gossip. Primarily heard in Australia. Come on, you can't believe every furphy you hear.

furphy

(ˈfɚfi)
n. news; gossip; a groundless rumor; scuttlebutt. (see also latrine rumor.) I heard a furphy about you yesterday.
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