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munchhausen

/ˈmʌn(t)ʃˌhaʊzən/

Traducción: Nombre propio relacionado con un narrador alemán famoso por sus historias absurdas sobre aventuras como soldado y cazador; su nombre se asocia ahora con cualquier relato de historias exageradas o mentiras descaradas.

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/ˈmʌn(t)ʃˌhaʊzən/C2formal
  • esNombre propio relacionado con un narrador alemán famoso por sus historias absurdas sobre aventuras como soldado y cazador; su nombre se asocia ahora con cualquier relato de historias exageradas o mentiras descaradas.

A proper noun referring to a German raconteur known for telling preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies.

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  1. Historical figureC1formal

    A German nobleman and storyteller known for his wildly exaggerated and fantastical tales of his adventures as a soldier and hunter.

    esBarón de Münchhausen

    • Baron Munchhausen claimed he rode a cannonball.
    • The stories of Munchhausen are famous for their absurdity.
    • He is often cited as the archetype of the tall tale teller.
  2. Figurative useC2informal

    A person who tells exaggerated or improbable stories, often to gain attention or sympathy.

    esMunchhausen (uso figurado)

    • Stop being such a Munchhausen with your wild claims.
    • His account of the event was pure Munchhausen.
    • She told a Munchhausen-style story about her vacation.

    Sinónimosfabricatorfabulistfantasistprevaricatorstoryteller