Words Seldom Seen: Hyperbole

Hyperbole

Noun: Greatly exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Example 1: “What we witnessed on Bartlett Lake was the Solar Kayak equivalent of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk.” (Reference photo above)

Example 2: “I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse.”

Attempting pronunciation guide: Hi per bo li. soft o and soft i. you can look it up on your Knows Everything Machine.


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2 comments

  1. Andy B

    Love the pronunciation guide and it’s inaugural word: hyperbole, it’s the best thing since sliced bread.

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