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phony

adjective noun

fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
HO
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈfoʊni

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

noun

  1. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

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