1. urban legend - Noun
2. urban legend - Phrase
urban legend (plural urban legends)
A widely circulated story that is untrue or dubious, often having elements of humour or horror.
The claim that alligators live in New York City's sewers is an old urban legend.
Urban legend has it that Area 51 is connected by underground tunnels and trains to other secret facilities around the country. Annie Jacobsen
The celebrated Hindi film actress has a cult of personality surrounding her that is unparalleled among other actresses and is often the subject of particularly fascinating urban legend. Rekha