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Meaning of phony
noun
- A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own. Example: He claims to be a doctor, but he's nothing but a fast-talking phony.
- A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold. Example: He's such a phony, he doesn't believe half of what he says.
- Anything fraudulent or fake.
adjective
- Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance. Example: A good jeweler should be able to tell a real stone from a phony one.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.