yarn-spinning

• Adjetivo que descreve alguém que conta histórias longas, envolventes ou exageradas, geralmente de forma fantasiosa ou pouco confiável. Pode indicar tanto o talento de narrar como a tendência a inventar ou exagerar.

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.

   Contador de histórias

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanecdotalnarrative