Furphy

The word "furphy" is Australian slang for an erroneous or improbable story that is claimed to be factual. Furphies are supposedly heard from reputable sources, sometimes second-hand or third-hand, and widely believed until discounted.

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Furphy

The word "furphy" is Australian slang for an erroneous or improbable story that is claimed to be factual. Furphies are supposedly heard from reputable sources, sometimes second-hand or third-hand, and widely believed until discounted.

Source: Wikipedia "Furphy" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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