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:
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All salespeople seem to have the same phoney smile.
Noun
someone who is not sincere or not what they claim to be:
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I don't trust him - I think he's a phoney.