faker

American  

[fey-ker] / ˈfeɪ kər /

noun

1. a person who fakes.

2. a petty swindler.

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

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Etymology

Origin of faker

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

Example Sentences

You can pick a green blob, a buff, tattooed Zane, gamer girl Kira or even virtual versions of real people such as the esports star Faker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

"Tunisia rejects all accusations of expelling African immigrants," said Interior Ministry spokesperson Faker Bouzgaya, when asked by Reuters about the migrants' accounts.

From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2023

Faker said he is cautiously optimistic that the agreement, enforced by the flag state, will be followed once the seafarers make it to China.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023

Last year’s champions, Korea’s Damwon Gaming, have qualified again, as has Korea’s T1, the home of perhaps the most famous League of Legends player of all time, Faker.

From The Verge • Oct. 4, 2021

It was awkward for Faker, but he had to confess that he was not sure.

From The Reminiscences of Sir Henry Hawkins (Baron Brampton) by Brampton, Henry Hawkins, Baron