liperbole

Liperbole is not a standard term in rhetoric or linguistics. It is primarily encountered as a misspelling or informal coinage in online discussions and casual writing.

In most contexts, liperbole is treated as a mistaken form of hyperbole, the established figure of speech that uses deliberate exaggeration for emphasis, humor, or dramatic effect.

Because there is no recognized definition in major reference works, there is no formal method for identifying liperbole in analysis. Writers who encounter it typically rely on the broader category of hyperbole and on editorial correction when possible.

The word’s origin is unclear. It may be a simple typographical error, a mistaken blend of lip- and hyperbole, or a playful neologism that never gained consensus.

In practice, discussions that attempt to use or analyze liperbole should proceed with caution, since it may obscure a text’s meaning or lead to misclassification of rhetorical devices.

See also: Hyperbole, Rhetoric, Linguistic errors.