Synonyms for

Faker

Verb / ˈfeɪkɜ: / Another word for faker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Someone who pretends to be something they're not, usually to deceive or impress others.

Synonyms & similar words

shammer sham pseud roleplayer impostor pretender imposter fraud pseudo fake imposter pretender cheat fraud charlatan impostor phony counterfeit deceiver poser quack sham fake hoaxer mountebank swindler trickster imposture simulation deceit

Example sentences

  1. The magician was exposed as a faker when someone saw how he did his tricks.
  2. Don't be a faker and try to act like someone you're not.
  3. The company discovered that their employee was a faker and didn't really have the credentials they claimed.
  4. The faker tried to convince everyone that he was a famous actor.
  5. She was a faker and didn't really know how to speak Spanish.

Quotes

  • "A faker is someone who poses as someone else or puts on a false attitude or act." - David Byrne
  • "I'm a faker, and I will always be a faker." - Sheryl Crow
  • "I'm a faker. I've never really done anything." - Chevy Chase

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