Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Phoney.
How to pronounce phoney:
US
Phoney - as a noun
A person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissembler15dissimulator15hypocrite19phony13pretender12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beguiler11cheat10cheater12deceiver14slicker13trickster15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Phoney - as an adjective satellite
Phoney - as an adjective
Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
Example: "A good jeweler should be able to tell a real stone from a phony one."
Example Sentences
"He pretended to be a successful businessman, but he was just a phoney."
"The salesman gave out phoney information to trick customers into buying his product."
"She exposed the fraudster as a phoney psychic who preyed on vulnerable people."
"The con artist used a phoney identity to deceive his victims."
"The counterfeit bills turned out to be phoney when tested by the bank."
Word Game Points
Is PHONEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, phoney is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PHONEY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PHONEY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, phoney is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPHONEY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PHONEY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, phoney is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPHONEY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.