Furfienoun
alternative form of furphy
Furphynoun
A rumour, or an erroneous or improbable story.
Furphynoun
a rumour or story, especially one that is untrue or absurd
Furphy
A furphy is Australian slang for an erroneous or improbable story that is claimed to be factual. Furphies are supposedly 'heard' from reputable sources, sometimes secondhand or thirdhand, and widely believed until discounted.