noun
fronting
FRUHN-tihng
Fronting (noun) means Slang: putting on a false or exaggerated image to impress or intimidate others. Example: “He's just fronting — he doesn't actually have that kind of money.”
noun
1
Slang: putting on a false or exaggerated image to impress or intimidate others.
"He's just fronting — he doesn't actually have that kind of money."
2
Linguistics: moving a word or phrase toward the start of a sentence for emphasis.
""Never have I seen such a mess" is an example of fronting for emphasis."
How to use fronting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly used in modern slang for faking an image or status you don't really have.
When to use it
The slang sense is informal, common in hip-hop and youth speech.
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What does “fronting” mean?
The word “fronting” means slang: putting on a false or exaggerated image to impress or intimidate others. In plain terms, mainly used in modern slang for faking an image or status you don't really have.
How do you pronounce “fronting”?
“Fronting” is pronounced FRUHN-tihng (/ˈfɹʌntɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fronting” in a sentence?
Here is “fronting” used in a sentence: “He's just fronting — he doesn't actually have that kind of money.”
What part of speech is “fronting”?
“Fronting” is a noun.
How many meanings does “fronting” have?
“Fronting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slang: putting on a false or exaggerated image to impress or intimidate others.
