phoney
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- 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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📰 This Word in the News:
The CFMEU’s phoney opposition to the demolition of Melbourne’s public housing towers
Jul 24, 2025 World Socialist Web Site
Jul 24, 2025 World Socialist Web Site
'Fake admiral with phoney medals' seen attending Remembrance service
Nov 13, 2025 Manchester Evening News
Nov 13, 2025 Manchester Evening News
Bill Burr calls critics of Riyadh comedy festival ‘sanctimonious’ and ‘phoney’
Oct 8, 2025 The Guardian
Oct 8, 2025 The Guardian
Merritt man accused of using ChatGPT to write phoney letter to police to get charges dropped
Jan 29, 2026 Castanet Kamloops
Jan 29, 2026 Castanet Kamloops