Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Old Wives' Tale.
Old Wives' Tale - as a noun
A bit of lore passed on by word of mouth
Example Sentences
"Some people believe that an old wives' tale says if you swallow watermelon seeds, a watermelon will grow inside you."
"According to an old wives' tale, if you have heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will be born with a full head of hair."
"An old wives' tale suggests that if your nose is itching, someone is talking about you."
"It is just an old wives' tale that if you shave unwanted hair, it will grow back thicker."
"An old wives' tale claims that if you crack your knuckles, you will get arthritis."
