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also phoneys
1
as in counterfeits
an imitation that is passed off as genuine
the fancy "emerald" ring turned out to be a phony
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2
as in fakes
one who makes false claims of identity or expertise
the person who performed the liposuction operation was later discovered to be a phony
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as in forges
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive
the terrorists were able to move around the country using phonied driver's licenses
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