Definition of fake

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • fake is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • fake is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • fake is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of fake


  • tamper, with the purpose of deception (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cook
    2. falsify
    3. fudge
    4. manipulate
    5. misrepresent
    6. wangle
  • something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. postiche
    2. sham
  • not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article (adjective)

    Examples

    1. it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur

    Synonyms

    1. false
    2. faux
    3. imitation
    4. simulated
  • make a copy of with the intent to deceive (verb)

    Examples

    1. he faked the signature

    Synonyms

    1. counterfeit
    2. forge
  • fraudulent; having a misleading appearance (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. bastard
    2. bogus
    3. phoney
    4. phony
  • a person who makes deceitful pretenses (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. faker
    2. fraud
    3. imposter
    4. impostor
    5. pretender
    6. pseud
    7. pseudo
    8. role player
    9. sham
    10. shammer
  • speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths (verb)

    Examples

    1. The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it

    Synonyms

    1. bull
    2. bullshit
    3. talk through one's hat
  • (football) a deceptive move made by a football player (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. juke

See definition of fake in Merriam Webster