yarn-spinning

• Adjectif désignant une personne qui raconte des histoires longues, captivantes ou exagérées, souvent avec force détails inventés ou embellis.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who tells long, entertaining, or exaggerated stories.

1. StorytellingC1informal

   Inclined to tell long, elaborate, and often exaggerated stories, especially about incredible events.

   qui aime raconter des histoires rocambolesques

   • The old sailor was a yarn-spinning fellow who kept us entertained for hours.
   • Her yarn-spinning uncle always had a new tale about his travels.
   • The pub was full of yarn-spinning locals sharing unbelievable adventures.

   Synonymesanecdotalnarrative