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 /ˈfoʊ.ni/

Adjective

1.

not sincere or not real:

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

Noun

1.

a person who falsely pretends to be something:

Example:
I think he’s a phony.
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