Pinocchio illusion

noun

The illusion of proprioception that one's nose is growing longer.

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Meanings

nounPinocchio illusion (plural Pinocchio illusions)

plural Pinocchio illusions

  1. human sciencesThe illusion of proprioception that one's nose is growing longer.

Origin

In reference to the literary character Pinocchio, whose nose grew when he told a lie.

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APA

Pinocchio illusion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pinocchio%20illusion

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“Pinocchio illusion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pinocchio%20illusion. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Pinocchio illusion,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pinocchio%20illusion.

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