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Phoney

FOH-nee

/ˈfoʊniː/

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phoney

A person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives.

Synonyms: phony

ser-en-DIP-i-tee

PET-ri-kor

PUL-kri-tood

ahn-WEE

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