Meaning of the word phoney in English

What does phoney mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

phoney

US /ˈfoʊ.ni/
UK /ˈfəʊ.ni/

Adjective

not sincere or not real:

Example:
All salespeople seem to have the same phoney smile.

Noun

someone who is not sincere or not what they claim to be:

Example:
I don't trust him - I think he's a phoney.