faker

[fey-ker]

noun

1. a person who fakes. fake.

2. a petty swindler.

3. a peddler or street vendor of articles of dubious value.

Word History and Origins

Origin of faker¹

First recorded in 1840–50; fake ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The Christian right used fake science — and even faker “concern” for women — to restrict access to abortion, and then used those lies to end abortion rights altogether.

From Salon

“Kathie comes along and falls in love with him, and at a certain point realizes that he’s a faker. And he’s really humiliated by that.”

From Los Angeles Times

We’re mildly curious about whether these two fakers will slip between the sheets for real — and majorly interested in why a guest bedroom has so many bowls of fruit.

From New York Times

He dissented when the majority denied a request from the Arizona Republican Party chair, one of the fakers, to block the House Jan. 6 committee’s subpoena for her records.

From Los Angeles Times

The fakers have used a legitimate video of Sally Bundock presenting - at the time talking about Mr Musk taking over X - but making it seem like she's talking about an investment opportunity involving him.

From BBC