Meaning of the word phony in English
What does phony mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
phony
US /ˈfoʊ.ni/
UK /ˈfəʊ.ni/
Adjective
not sincere or not real:
Example:
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All salespeople seem to have the same phony smile.
Noun
a person who falsely pretends to be something:
Example:
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I think he’s a phony.