眉唾

まゆつば

Also written 眉つば

Meanings

1. Noun dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information See also: 眉唾物 (まゆつばもの).
2. taking care not to be fooled

Kanji

• 眉 eyebrow. Read as まゆ.
• 唾 saliva. Read as つば.

Example sentences

• 彼のあの話はまゆつばものだ。
  That story of his sounds very unlikely.

Words containing 眉唾

• 眉唾物 (まゆつばもの) dubious tale

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