furphy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: furfie
Meaning · English
An erroneous or improbable story; also, a rumour.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
I know wot I wus born fer now, an' soljerin's me game, / That's no furphy; but I never guessed it once; […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “furphy” mean?
An erroneous or improbable story; also, a rumour.
Is “furphy” formal or informal?
furphy is generally slang.