phoney


Definition: Meaning of, phoney in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfəʊni /

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phoney phonier phoniest
[] [informal]
  1. false or not real, and intended to deceive someone [=  fake]
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  2. someone who is phoney is insincere and pretends to be something they are not
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phoney used in phrases

  • phoney war (noun)
    1. a period during which a state of war officially exists but there is no actual fighting
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