adj, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of phony. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of phony. alt-of, alternative

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative form of phony. British, alt-of, alternative

Adjective

1. 1
   fraudulent; having a misleading appearance wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

counterfeitartificialbadbastardbogusbogus

Antonyms

All antonyms

legitimateundissembled

Example

More examples

"Sami had a felony conviction for writing phoney checks."

Related phrases

Phoney War

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