The meaning of Furphy
Furphy – definition
nounA rumour or story, especially one that is untrue or absurd.
Usage examples:
I remembered the schoolyard furphies about sewer gangs
nounA rumour (= unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be either true or invented)
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Word origin
First World War: from the name painted on water and sanitary carts manufactured by the Furphy family of Shepparton, Victoria; during the war they became popular as a place where soldiers exch
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