Fake meaning

What does “fake” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“fake” is a noun, verb and adjective with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be.

fake

noun

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
Synonymssham postiche
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
Synonymsimposter impostor pretender faker fraud sham shammer pseudo
(football) a deceptive move made by a football player
Synonymsjuke

verb

make a copy of with the intent to deceive
“he faked the signature”
“they counterfeited dollar bills”
Synonymsforge counterfeit
tamper, with the purpose of deception
“Fudge the figures”
“cook the books”
Synonymsfudge manipulate falsify cook wangle misrepresent
speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths
“The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it”
Synonymstalk through one's hat bullshit bull

adjective

fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Synonymsbogus phony phoney bastard
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
“it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur”
“faux pearls”
Synonymsfalse faux imitation simulated

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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