What is the meaning of fake?

noun

verb

  • Make a copy of with the intent to deceive.
    • usage: "he faked the signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged a Green Card"
  • Tamper, with the purpose of deception.
    • usage: "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"
  • Speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths.
    • usage: "The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it"

adjective

  • Fraudulent; having a misleading appearance.
  • Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article.
    • usage: "it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"; "faux pearls"; "false teeth"; "decorated with imitation palm leaves"; "a purse of simulated alligator hide"
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