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munchhausen

/ˈmʌn(t)ʃˌhaʊzən/

Tradução: Nome próprio referente ao narrador alemão famoso por suas histórias absurdas de aventuras como soldado e caçador; seu nome passou a designar qualquer pessoa que conta histórias exageradas ou mentiras descaradas.

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noun

/ˈmʌn(t)ʃˌhaʊzən/C2formal
  • ptNome próprio referente ao narrador alemão famoso por suas histórias absurdas de aventuras como soldado e caçador; seu nome passou a designar qualquer pessoa que conta histórias exageradas ou 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.

    ptFigura histórica

    • 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.

    ptbarão de Münchhausen

    • 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.

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