Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Phony.
How to pronounce phony:
US
Phony - as a noun
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 (Exact Relations)
dissembler15dissimulator15hypocrite19phoney14pretender12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beguiler11cheat10cheater12deceiver14slicker13trickster15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Phony - as an adjective satellite
Phony - as an adjective
Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
Example: "A good jeweler should be able to tell a real stone from a phony one."
Example Sentences
"He is a phony who pretends to be rich."
"The politician was exposed as a phony."
"She saw through his phony charm."
"The salesman turned out to be a phony."
"The celebrity's humility was just a phony act."
Word Game Points
Is PHONY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, phony is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PHONY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PHONY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, phony is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPHONY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PHONY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, phony is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPHONY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
