urban myth

noun

1. a story, esp one with a shocking or amusing ending, related as having actually happened, usu. to someone vaguely connected with the teller

Example Sentences

The premise is built around an urban myth that Candyman roamed the Cabrini-Green housing projects in Chicago and could be summoned by saying his name five times in front of a mirror.

From Los Angeles Times

The common urban myth is that the town is the basis for Arendelle, the village in the hugely popular Disney movie Frozen.

From BBC

Crazy urban myth or legitimate punk-pop conspiracy?:

From BBC

Crazy urban myth or legitimate pop-punk conspiracy?

From BBC

Crazy urban myth or legitimate punk-pop conspiracy?

From BBC