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phoney | phony
Meaning: not genuine, not real (adj.) | a person who's not sincere or genuine (n.)
For example:
- Francine can't stand the phoney smiles she gets from people who work in shops and banks, and the phoney well-wishing of "Have a nice day" drives her crazy.
- Politicians try to look honest and sincere, but Harry says most of them are phonies. They're just looking out for themselves.
Quick Quiz:
Andy gave the police a phoney name and address so that
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