noun
Uncommon
faking
FAY-kihng
Faking (noun) means the act of pretending something is real or true when it is not. Example: “The coach could tell the player was faking after the tackle.”
noun
1
The act of pretending something is real or true when it is not.
"The coach could tell the player was faking after the tackle."
How to use faking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPretending — putting on a false appearance of something.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fakings
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What does “faking” mean?
The word “faking” means the act of pretending something is real or true when it is not. In plain terms, pretending — putting on a false appearance of something.
How do you pronounce “faking”?
“Faking” is pronounced FAY-kihng (/ˈfeɪkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “faking” in a sentence?
Here is “faking” used in a sentence: “The coach could tell the player was faking after the tackle.”
What part of speech is “faking”?
“Faking” is a noun.
Is “faking” a common word?
“Faking” is an uncommon word in modern English.
