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Rarephony
The correct spelling is phony.
How to pronounce phony
/ˈfoʊni/
nounIPA: /ˈfoʊni/
Say it like: Fon-ee
The correct spelling is phony. 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.”
“A good jeweler should be able to tell a real stone from a phony one.”
Meanings
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.
adjective
- 1.Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
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