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

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."

A con artist who sells fraudulent or exaggerated goods.

"The market was full of fakers hawking miracle cures."

How to use faker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who fakes things — pretends, deceives, or sells phony goods.

Easily confused with

fakir →

Word forms

fakers plural

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Etymology

From fake plus the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for faker

maker baker taker laker Quaker shaker beaker speaker breaker tweaker sneaker Straker

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Frequently asked questions

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.