הַגְזָמָה
haggazah
Everyday HebrewMeaningSaying that something is much bigger, better, worse, or more important than it really is.
HistoryThis word comes from a verb that first appeared in the Mishnah, a book of Jewish teachings from around the year 200. The idea was about going too far or overdoing something. The root itself is not found in the Bible.
Example
He said the fish he caught was huge, but that was an exaggeration.
