noun
faker
FAYK
Faker (noun) means a person who pretends to be something they are not, or who fakes something. Example: “He was exposed as a faker after his credentials turned out to be invented.”
noun
1
A person who pretends to be something they are not, or who fakes something.
"He was exposed as a faker after his credentials turned out to be invented."
2
A con artist who sells fraudulent or exaggerated goods.
"The market was full of fakers hawking miracle cures."
How to use faker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who fakes things — pretends, deceives, or sells phony goods.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fakers
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Etymology
From fake plus the agent suffix -er.
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Rhymes for faker
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What does “faker” mean?
The word “faker” means a person who pretends to be something they are not, or who fakes something. In plain terms, someone who fakes things — pretends, deceives, or sells phony goods.
How do you pronounce “faker”?
“Faker” is pronounced FAYK (/ˈfeɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “faker” in a sentence?
Here is “faker” used in a sentence: “He was exposed as a faker after his credentials turned out to be invented.”
What part of speech is “faker”?
“Faker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “faker” have?
“Faker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who pretends to be something they are not, or who fakes something.
