anecdote
Translation
anecdote
Examples
He told a funny anecdote about his childhood.
He told a funny anecdote about his childhood.
Grammar Patterns
an anecdote ((about sb./sth.)) a short, amusing story about a real incident or person. She told an anecdote about her first day at work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: story, tale, narrative
Etymology
From Greek 'anekdota', meaning 'unpublished things' (an- 'not' + ekdotos 'published'). It originally referred to secret histories or private stories.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone saying, 'Ah, neck-dote!' before telling a short, amusing story about their necktie.