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Definition of fakery

fakery

/ˈfeɪ.kə.ɹi/
fak · er · y
Plural:fakeries
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Adjective:fake
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fakery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice of faking something, or the state of being counterfeit, deceptive, or insincere.

Example

"The art historian quickly exposed the elaborate fakery behind the supposedly ancient manuscript."

2

A counterfeit object, fraudulent act, or deceptive representation.

Example

"The documentary cataloged several famous historical fakeries that had fooled the public for decades."

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• Rhymes for fakery

• Nearby Words

fajita
fake
faker
fakery
fakey
falafel
falcon

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by combining the root 'fake' (originally 18th-century London thieves' cant of uncertain origin, possibly related to German 'fegen' meaning to sweep or polish up) with the noun-forming suffix '-ery'.

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