urban myth (Meaning)

urban myth

an often lurid story or anecdote that is based on hearsay and widely circulated as true

The urban myth about the man-eating shark in the local lake has kept people away for decades.
Despite repeated debunking, the urban myth about the killer clown stalking children persists.
The urban myth of the curse on the ancient cemetery has chilled many a spine.
Skeptics dismiss the urban myth of the disappearing hitchhiker as mere folklore.
The urban myth of the haunted house down the street has been a source of local legend for generations.
The urban myth about the alien abduction in the town has sparked both fascination and fear.
Rumors of an underground tunnel system beneath the city have created an enduring urban myth.
The urban myth of the deadly spiders hiding in bananas has instilled a phobia in some.
The urban myth about the dangers of microwaving grapes has been proven false, but it still circulates.
The urban myth of the secret society controlling world events has inspired countless conspiracy theories.

an often lurid story or anecdote that is based on hearsay and widely circulated as true

report, talk, whisper, rumor, dish, intimation, noise, buzz, gossip,hearsay

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The urban myth about the man-eating shark in the local lake has kept people away for decades.

Despite repeated debunking, the urban myth about the killer clown stalking children persists.

The urban myth of the curse on the ancient cemetery has chilled many a spine.

Skeptics dismiss the urban myth of the disappearing hitchhiker as mere folklore.