Meaning of phoney in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   phoney

   Definitions

   1. fraudulent

   Examples

   • « having a misleading appearance »

   Synonyms

   • counterfeit
   • imitative

2. Noun

   phoney

   Definitions

   1. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he does not hold