Factishional/Factitious
You say it’s true, but you’re so full of tripe it’s like you’re trying to make everyone believe you’re a genius.
I didn’t break the window. I just had a little accident. Factitious accident, not actual destruction.
That’s not a lie. That’s a factitious truth. I swear I didn’t make it up, I just added a bit of flair.
I didn’t eat the whole pizza. I just had a little taste. Factitious taste, not actual indulgence.