phonies

[US]/ˈfəʊniz/
[UK]/ˈfoʊniz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.frauds or deceptive people or things; impostors

Phrases & Collocations

fake phonies

phony friends

phony claims

phony smiles

phony excuses

phony personalities

phony leaders

phony love

phony news

phony gestures

Example Sentences

many people see through the phonies in the industry.

don't be fooled by the phonies; they only care about their image.

she quickly identified the phonies among her friends.

phonies often pretend to be something they are not.

it's hard to trust people when there are so many phonies around.

he was tired of dealing with phonies in the business world.

phonies can ruin the authenticity of a community.

she called out the phonies during the meeting.

phonies are often exposed in the long run.

he despises the phonies who seek attention.

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