fake
/feɪk/ · fake
noun
- Something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently. The artist was accused of selling fake paintings as originals.
noun
- A trick; a swindle. The con artist used a fake smile to gain the victim's trust.
noun
- A move meant to deceive an opposing player, used for gaining advantage, for example when dribbling an opponent. The soccer player used a fake shot to distract the goalkeeper.
verb
- To cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob. The thief was caught faking a robbery to get insurance money.
verb
- To modify fraudulently, so as to make an object appear better or other than it really is. The company was accused of faking the ingredients in their food products.
verb
- To make a counterfeit, to counterfeit, to forge, to falsify. The forger was caught faking a famous painting.
Did you know? The word 'fake' has become increasingly popular in modern language, particularly in the context of social media and online identity, where authenticity is often called into question.