Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phony-baloney
adjective
/ˈfoʊni bəˈloʊni/
Definition
Insincere or fake; pretending to be what one is not.
Examples
- His promises were nothing but phony-baloney, designed to trick people into trusting him.
- The product’s claims were phony-baloney, lacking any real evidence to back them up.
Meaning
Refers to something that is not genuine, often used to describe people or things that are superficial or deceptive.
Synonyms
- Fake
- Fraudulent
- Insincere
- Sham
- Counterfeit
