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Hyperbole

Deliberate, over-the-top exaggeration.

Noun · pronounced hy-PER-buh-lee

What it means:

Hyperbole is exaggeration used on purpose, for emphasis or humor, and not meant to be taken literally.

"I've told you a million times" is everyday hyperbole.

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