old wives tale

English - Turkish

Definition of old wives tale in English Turkish dictionary

Kocakarı hikayesi

Related Terms

old wives' tale

batıl inanç

old wives' tale

kurtmasalı

old wives' tale

eski hikâye

old wives' tale

batıl itikat

English - English

Definition of old wives tale in English English dictionary

Related Terms

old wives' tale

A rumour, myth or superstition; something which is almost certainly untrue, despite acceptance by many

old wives' tale

A supposed truth that has been passed down by word of mouth

old wives' tale

a bit of lore passed on by word of mouth

old wives' tale

An old wives' tale is a traditional belief, especially one which is incorrect. Ann Bradley dispels the old wives' tales and gives the medical facts. A superstitious belief or story belonging to traditional folklore

Turkish pronunciation

ōld wayvz teyl

Pronunciation

/ˈōld ˈwīvz ˈtāl/ /ˈoʊld ˈwaɪvz ˈteɪl/