Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phonies
Noun
ˈfō-nēz
Definition
Phonies are people who are not genuine or authentic, typically pretending to be something they are not.
Examples
- She realized that many of her friends were just phonies trying to impress others.
- In the story, the character struggles to distinguish between real friends and phonies.
- The actor was criticized for being a phony, as he often exaggerated his achievements.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe individuals who are insincere or deceptive in their behavior or intentions.
Synonyms
- Impostors
- Frauds
- Fake
- Charlatans
- Hypocrites
