When somebody lies in the context of saying they have done something or know something to one-up somebody during a conversation with multiple
people or
people you don'
t know, simply because you want to sound more interesting or perceived to be cooler than you actually are.
John: I went to Mount Everest but only reached base
camp, I didn'
t climb the mountain at all.
Nic: I did, I jumped out of a plane and parachuted on
top, planted a flag that had my face on it, and snowboarded all the way down naked. I'm famous all around the
world for it.
John: no you didn'
t, you said you've never been to Asia.
Nic: Yes I did.
John: prove it
Nic: Yes ok, ill show you next week
*next week*
John: Where'
s the proof
Nic: what proof?
John: *shakes head* what a Pascoe
Dave: omg It's been a rough year but I managed to save $10,000.
Nic: I've got $100,000 in my
bank.
Dave: do you really?
Nic: yea I do, btw can I lend $5?
Dave: Such a Pascoe, and no.
