Definition

A brief story about an interesting or funny event, often based on real life.

Example

She shared a funny anecdote about her childhood during the meeting.

Conversation

Did you hear that funny anecdote about Sarah's dog?

No, I haven't! What happened?

She accidentally dressed him in her sweater for a photo shoot!

That's hilarious! I need to hear more about that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anecdote → It originates from the Greek word 'anekdota' (meaning unpublished things), which is derived from 'an-' (meaning not) and 'ekdotos' (meaning given out or published). An anecdote refers to a short, interesting story about a real incident or person that is not formally published.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not published' ('an-' means not and 'ekdotos' means published) to remember that an anecdote is a story that is often shared informally.

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