anecdote
//ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt//
Noun
anecdoteSingular
anecdotesPlural
1
A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
My grandfather told us an amusing anecdote about his childhood.
2
An account regarded as unreliable or hearsay, often used to illustrate a point.
The politician's argument was based on anecdote rather than solid evidence.