Synonyms for

Phoney

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

Definition

not genuine or real; fake

Synonyms & similar words

hypocrite dissimulator pretender fake dissembler phony bogus bastard fake fraudulent false artificial imitation counterfeit spurious bogus mock sham pretend deceptive insincere untrue disingenuous misleading phony pseudo fabricated plastic

Example sentences

  1. She knew the jewelry was phoney because it was too cheap.
  2. He tried to pass off a phoney excuse for being late.
  3. The magician's phoney act fooled no one.
  4. The phoney painting was sold for thousands of dollars.
  5. The company was caught selling phoney products.

Quotes

  • 'I'm not a phoney. I'm a real fake.' - David Bowie
  • 'I'm a phoney. A fake. But I'm a real actor.' - Bobby Darin
  • 'I think everybody's phoney. Everybody's a phoney and the sooner people get that through their heads the happier they'll be.' - J.D. Salinger

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