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Meaning of bogus
The primary meaning of "bogus" is something that is false or pretended.
Etymology of bogus
The word "bogus" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the name of a counterfeiter, Samuel Bogus, or possibly from the Latin "bogus," meaning decayed or rotten
Historically, the term was used to describe counterfeit money or false information
Synonyms
fake
false
untrue
counterfeit
sham
pretended
artificial
spurious
phony
unreal
fabricated
misleading
deceptive
dishonest
unauthentic
forged
imaginary
invented
made-up
feigned
fraudulent
fictitious
unfounded
baseless
groundless
unjustified
illegitimate
unauthorized
unverified
unsupported
unconfirmed
unreal
fallacious
erroneous
incorrect
inaccurate
specious
Definitions
- Not genuine or true, counterfeit or fake
- * Illegitimate or unjustified
- * Based on false or misleading information
Usage Examples
- The company was selling bogus health products that had no scientific backing
- * The politician's bogus claims about the economy were widely criticized
- * The website was spreading bogus news and misinformation about the event