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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

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Pronunciation

ˈfoʊni

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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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