How do you pronounce phony?

phony is pronounced as /ˈfoʊni/.

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🎭phony (foni)

adjective

/ˈfoʊni/

faux, trompeur (faux, tromper)

phonology phosphorescence

Signification

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Traduction de la signification

pas authentique; frauduleux ou insincère

Phrases d'exemple

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

Il a donné un faux sourire pour cacher ses véritables sentiments.

Synonymes

fake, false, insincere, bogus

Antonymes

genuine, real, sincere

Collocations

phony smile, phony excuse, phony persona

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