Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phoney
adjective
/ˈfoʊni/
Definition
A person who pretends to be something they are not or something that is fake.
Examples
- The company’s claims turned out to be phoney, causing many investors to lose their money.
- She realized he was just a phoney who wanted to impress her.
Meaning
The term ‘phoney’ is often used to describe someone who is insincere or a fraud, or anything that is not genuine.
Synonyms
- fake
- fraudulent
- insincere
- sham
- counterfeit
