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spun a yarn

spun a yarn is the simple past and past participle of spin a yarn.

Meaning of spin a yarn

Verb

spin a yarn (third-person singular simple present spins a yarn, present participle spinning a yarn, simple past and past participle spun a yarn)

  1. (idiomatic) To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.
    • Now I must tell you a little about myself;—or rather, I am inclined to spin a yarn, and tell you a great deal.1864, Anthony Trollope, chapter 14, in Can You Forgive Her?
    Synonyms:
    spin a tale

Questions about spun a yarn

What is spun a yarn the simple past and past participle of?
Spun a yarn is the simple past and past participle of spin a yarn.

Words near spun a yarn in the dictionary

  1. spumose
  2. spumous
  3. spumy
  4. spun
  5. spun a tale
  6. spun a yarn
  7. spun down
  8. spun in one's grave
  9. spun off
  10. spun one's wheels
  11. spun out

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