Urban Legends

Definition

(Noun; Folklore) Urban Legends are stories that have been passed down through generations and often contain a grain of truth but can't be proven true or false.

Urban Legends: A mysterious figure lurks around town at night telling tales of strange creatures and unexplainable events - this is how the phenomenon known as 'urban legends' came to be!

Usage

I heard an urban legend about a ghost who was so scared it died from fright!

Insight

What did the urban legend say when he saw his reflection in the mirror? "Oh no...I'm legendary!"

Origin

It is said that the first urban legend began with two friends sharing a tall tale over campfire s'mores one summer night long ago…

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