Furfie vs. Furphy — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Furfie and Furphy
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Furfie
Alternative form of furphy
Furphy
A furphy is Australian slang for an erroneous or improbable story that is claimed to be factual. Furphies are supposedly 'heard' from reputable sources, sometimes secondhand or thirdhand, and widely believed until discounted.
Furphy
A rumour or story, especially one that is untrue or absurd
I remembered the schoolyard furphies about sewer gangs
Furphy
A rumour, or an erroneous or improbable story.
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