phony
//ˈfoʊni//
Adjective
phonyCanonical form
phonierComparative
phoniestSuperlative
1
Not genuine or real; fake or fraudulent.
He used a phony ID to get into the club.
2
Pretending to be something one is not; insincere.
I can't stand his phony smile.
Synonym
Noun
phonySingular
phoniesPlural
1
A person who pretends to be something they are not; a fraud or impostor.
He turned out to be a phony who lied about his qualifications.