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The correct spelling is phonies.
How to pronounce phonies
noun
Say it like: Fon-ees
The correct spelling is phonies. A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own. For example: "He claims to be a doctor, but he's nothing but a fast-talking phony."
Usage Examples
“He claims to be a doctor, but he's nothing but a fast-talking phony.”
“He's such a phony, he doesn't believe half of what he says.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.
- 2.A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.
- 3.Anything fraudulent or fake.
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