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Phoney
Emotional Disguise![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Used when someone hides their true feelings with fake behavior. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/yXt7kkLlrFzgra1J0ekEw4GhR0.webp)
Detecting Insincerity![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Helps indicate skepticism about the authenticity of someone's actions or words. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/MtovZWuhX2LlqOjaiVMbuEEfGQ.webp)
Cultural Reference![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
In movies, a 'phoney' character might be a villain pretending to be friendly. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/2zEbXajBAJp4uyKuEMU05B7uE.webp)