spin yarns

phrase

: to tell stories

He was spinning yarns about his adventures in the navy.

Examples of spin yarns in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests also have opportunities to meet Alaska natives, hear locals spin yarns, and appreciate a more authentic view of Southeast Alaska than mega-ships carrying thousands of people can provide. — Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025

Miller also loves to spin yarns of the bizarre, seeking quirky stories about athletes and competition. — Nolan Ezzet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2021

Rhymes for spin yarns

• barns
• tarns