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phony Definition and Meaning in English (phony definition)

adjective
Synonyms:fakecounterfeitbogus
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Phony definition: Describing something that is not genuine or real; fake.

Definitions of Phony

  1. 1adjective(informal)

    Describing something that is not genuine or real; fake.

  2. 2noun

    A person who pretends to be something they are not, or something that is not genuine.

Example Sentences

“He tried to sell me a phony watch, but I could tell it wasn't real.”

“Don't be fooled by his phony smile; he's not trustworthy.”

“She called him a phony for pretending to care about the cause.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounphoniness
adverbphonily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

Phony baloneyidiom

Nonsense or something that is fake or untrue.

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Phony definition: Describing something that is not genuine or real; fake.
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'Phony' translates to 'phony' in English. Phony definition: Describing something that is not genuine or real; fake.
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