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

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 notes

In plain EnglishPretending — putting on a false appearance of something.

Word forms

fakings plural

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Synonyms

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pretending feigning simulating shamming play-acting counterfeiting

Related words

pretending counterfeiting feigning pretence

Rhymes for faking

baking making waking taking raking shaking leaking quaking soaking braking staking peaking

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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