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Meaning of urban legend

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

urban legend

noun

Definitions

  1. A widely circulated story that is untrue or apocryphal, often having elements of humour or horror.

    Example: The claim that alligators live in New York City's sewers is an old urban legend.