What is Factoid?
1.
a not-entirely-true or documentable "fact" that can be used alone or used to embellish a story;
see Anneism
During the Anneism spouted by Gertrude, the factoids were flying fast and furious.
2.
1)A fact that may or may not be true, but is trivial in nature. The source of the factoid has questionable authenticity.
2) A verified fact in a compact sentance.
1) 76% of all facts are wrong
2) Bush is a moron
3.
a presumed fact(based on other words with the suffix -oid)
He insisted on using factoids for his report instead of relying on known facts.
4.
an alternative way of expressing the somewhat offensive term
"hey! factoid! put down my sandwich!"
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