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Definition of faker

faker

/ˈfeɪkər/
fak · er
Plural:fakers
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Adjective:fake
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faker Lexical Profile

faker Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who feigns feelings, abilities, or conditions, or who creates and passes off counterfeit items in order to deceive others.

Example

"The art expert quickly exposed the dealer as a clever faker selling modern reproductions as renaissance masterpieces."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'faker' with 'fakir' (a Muslim or Hindu ascetic or mendicant monk), despite their similar spelling and occasional overlap in pronunciation.

• Rhymes for faker

• Nearby Words

faix
fajita
fake
faker
fakery
fakey
falafel

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Faker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/faker
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