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furphy
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furphy
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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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