phony

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Not real, trying to seem true but not.

Meaning of «phony»

adjective

not real, trying to seem true but not

His apology sounded phony and nobody believed him.

Translation

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«phony» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

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The difference between similar words

not real, made to look real

fakethe usual word for something that is not realHe bought a fake watch on the street.

counterfeitcopied illegally, like money or brand goodsThe police found counterfeit money in the car.

forgedcopied falsely, like a signature or documentHe used a forged passport to enter the country.

phonyinformalnot real or not sincere, often about peopleI don't trust his phony smile.

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