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BOGUS

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Bogus.

How to pronounce bogus:

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Bogus - as an adjective satellite

Fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fake11phoney14phony13

Bogus - as a noun

A liquor made of rum and molasses.

Bogus - as an adjective

Counterfeit or fake; not genuine.

Undesirable or harmful.

Incorrect, useless, or broken.

Of a totally fictitious issue printed for collectors, often issued on behalf of a non-existent territory or country (not to be confused with forgery, which is an illegitimate copy of a genuine stamp).

Based on false or misleading information or unjustified assumptions.

Example: "Bogus laws"

Example Sentences

"He was arrested for selling bogus insurance policies."
"The website claimed to offer genuine designer handbags, but they turned out to be bogus."
"She received a bogus email claiming she had won a lottery."
"The scammer used a bogus ID to gain access to the building."
"The company was accused of making bogus claims about their product's effectiveness."
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Word Game Points

Is BOGUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bogus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOGUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BOGUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bogus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOGUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BOGUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bogus is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOGUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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