a story that appears mysteriously and spreads spontaneously in various forms and is usually false; contains elements of humor or horror and is popularly believed to be true
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urban legend::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | account, news report, report, story, write up |
Examples of urban legend
urban legend
So the residence on top of the tower has taken on the status of an urban legend.
From the post-gazette.com
Urban legend is rife with tales of gassy cows that go kaboom in their pastures.
From the thenewstribune.com
It seems like an urban legend to some extend, and probably more of trivia anyway.
From the en.wikipedia.org
A nearly identical urban legend has long circulated about Kentucky Fried Chicken.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Contrary to urban legend, they're into the game and very much into their team.
From the omaha.com
It's an urban legend that Ms. Day became a recluse upon leaving show business.
From the online.wsj.com
The Freemasons insist that's an urban legend and that there is no secret code.
From the abcnews.go.com
While some seemed plausible, others were based in urban legend and misinformation.
From the timesunion.com
There is a false urban legend that a hunting license is required to trap mice.
From the en.wikipedia.org
