Urban Dictionary: Hypobole

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To say that the weather in Los Angeles "isn't bad" is hypobole.

by Jamin' September 12, 2005

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by Francesco II March 20, 2021

(noun) The opposite of hyperbole. A gross under-exaggeration that can't possibly be true.

a hypobole: I think I scored a negative 55 on that geography quiz.

by Jonah Ptak December 02, 2007

As opposed to "hyperbole," "hypobole" is an understatement.

Student's Poem: "Superman is okay."
Teacher: "You just used the literary device of hypobole."

by J Harding May 13, 2004

Tucker, an excellent liar, claimed that he was "decent" at Werewolf. Alex was quick to point out his hypobole to the new players.

the only thing i could use to describe the way michigan played today is absurd hypobole

by Jsamesio November 23, 2004