phony

[US]/ˈfəʊni/
[UK]/ˈfoʊni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. fake; deceiving
n. counterfeit; deceptive object

Real-world Examples

Ugh. That Jared is so phony.

Source: We Bare Bears

Now they're doing that phony linkarmdrink thingy.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 6

No, but if I do, I'll be a phony, a sellout, a Hollywood poser.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 6

Gstaad. Dropping the " G" is phony.

Source: Go blank axis version

Be yourself, authenticity matters, nobody likes a phony.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Of course it's a total phony story.

Source: Grandparents' Business English Class

And do you still believe you're surrounded by phonies?

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 3

The money then went to phony companies controlled by the Kempser officials.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

The concept of Russia with respect to us is a total phony story.

Source: Grandparents' Business English Class

I'm surprised that phony key card of yours got us inside.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

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