prestigefib
/prɛˈstiːʒˌfɪb/nounVerified NewA small lie about having watched an acclaimed series, told to stay inside the conversation about it.
A prestige show functions socially whether or not one has seen it, so the fib is cheap and rarely detected. Nodding along has become a standard form of participation.
Etym. — prestige (TV) + fib — the social currency of prestige drama, minted without watching.
Rel. — chatterfuel
Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08
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