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Meaning of fake
The primary meaning of "fake" is something that is not genuine or real.
Etymology of fake
The word "fake" originated in the mid-19th century, possibly from the verb "feak", which means to cheat or trick
The term "fake" gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the context of art forgery and counterfeit goods
Synonyms
artificial
bogus
counterfeit
false
fraudulent
imitation
mock
pretended
sham
spurious
untrue
unreal
deceptive
misleading
insincere
dishonest
phony
unreal
fabricated
manufactured
feigned
simulated
forged
fictitious
contrived
concocted
invented
made-up
pretended
affected
assumed
pretended
deceptive.
Definitions
- Not genuine or real, made to deceive or cheat people
- Made or done with the intention of deceiving people
- A thing that is not what it appears to be or what it is claimed to be
Usage Examples
- The company was selling fake designer handbags online
- The artist was accused of creating fake sculptures and passing them off as originals
- The news report was fake, and it was later revealed to be a hoax