lying message
[/ˈlaɪɪŋ ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: lying messages
mensagem mentirosa
1. A communication or statement that intentionally conveys false information; a deceptive message designed to mislead the recipient
The email was a lying message meant to trick users into clicking a malicious link.
O e-mail era uma mensagem mentirosa destinada a enganar os usuários para clicarem em um link malicioso.
2. Any form of communication (verbal, written, digital) that contains deliberate falsehoods or misrepresentations
She sent a lying message to her parents about her whereabouts.
Ela enviou uma mensagem mentirosa aos seus pais sobre seu paradeiro.
In Brazilian digital culture, lying messages are increasingly prevalent in social media and messaging apps, particularly in the context of misinformation campaigns and phishing scams. The term is widely used in discussions about cybersecurity, media literacy, and online trust. In American English, similar concepts are discussed with terms like 'fake news' or 'misinformation,' though 'lying message' is more specific to individual communications.
NYC Slang
cap / fake message / BS message
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