200 Synonyms for Phony: sham, simulated

phony (200 synonym found)

Phony has 200 synonyms. The top synonyms for phony are sham, simulated, impostor, ringer, pinchbeck, tinsel, pseudo, makeshift and 192 more. Another word for phony is sham. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for phony?

A common synonym for phony is sham. Other synonyms include simulated, impostor, ringer, pinchbeck.

How many synonyms does phony have?

Phony has 200 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does phony mean?

(adj): Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance Example: "a good jeweler should be able to tell a real stone from a phony one." (n): a faker, a person who professes beliefs or opinions that he

Definition of phony:

(adj) : Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance

"a good jeweler should be able to tell a real stone from a phony one."

(n) : a faker, a person who professes beliefs or opinions that he or she does not hold or assumes an identity other than their own

"he's as phony as a three-dollar bill."

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