phony
noun
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
adjective
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Phony meaning
What does “phony” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“phony” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: 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.