Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

faker

Noun

/ˈfeɪ.kər/

Definition

A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to deceive others.

Examples

A con artist is often seen as a faker who tricks people into getting money.
She was exposed as a faker when it was discovered she lied about her qualifications.
Online, it’s easy to encounter fakers pretending to be experts in various fields.

Meaning

The term ‘faker’ typically refers to someone who feigns or impersonates qualities, skills, or achievements that they do not possess, especially to gain approval or advantage.