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phony

/ˈfoʊni/ noun C2
  1. A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own. (informal) · He claims to be a doctor, but he's nothing but a fast-talking phony.
  2. A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold. (informal)
  3. Anything fraudulent or fake. (informal)

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