faking

[US]/[ˈfeɪkɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈfeɪkɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To pretend; to give a false appearance of.; To produce something fake or counterfeit.
v. (of a device)To malfunction and give a false reading.
adj.Fake; counterfeit.
n.The act of pretending or faking.

Phrases & Collocations

faking it

faking a smile

faking enthusiasm

faking interest

faking anger

faking a cough

faked enthusiasm

faking around

faking happiness

faking confidence

Example Sentences

he was faking enthusiasm to impress the interviewer.

she accused him of faking a smile to hide his anger.

the injury was serious, not faking it for attention.

they were faking a robbery to get insurance money.

don't waste time faking interest in what he says.

he's faking a cough to avoid doing the chores.

the politician was faking concern for the voters.

stop faking confidence; you're not fooling anyone.

the witness was faking memories to protect the suspect.

it's tiring constantly faking happiness around them.

he's faking ignorance to avoid responsibility.

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