Phoney

adj, noun, verb

adj, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College 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

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bogusfakeartificialartificialbastardbogus

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

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