faker
Americannoun
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a person who fakes.
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a petty swindler.
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a peddler or street vendor of articles of dubious value.
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Etymology
Origin of faker
Example Sentences
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“Bob is a faker, and Bob knows he’s a faker,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2024
Against this backdrop, it might seem encouraging that the highest-profile example of a faker failing to make it has ended with four guilty verdicts.
From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2022
“To realize you inspired a faker is just awful,” he said.
From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2022
The next faker on my list is … Diana Ross.
From Slate • May 10, 2021
Love always, Charlie January 14, 1992 Dear friend, I feel like a big faker because I’ve been putting my life back together, and nobody knows.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
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