far-fetched

adjective

\ ˈfär-ˈfecht

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Definition of far-fetched

1 : brought from a remote time or place

2 : not easily or naturally deduced or introduced : improbable a far-fetched story

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The first known use of far-fetched was in 1548

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far-fetched

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of far-fetched

: not likely to happen or be true

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farfetched

adjective

far·fetched | \ ˈfär-ˈfecht\

Kids Definition of farfetched

: not likely to be true Her excuse sounded farfetched.

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