faker

[ fey-ker ]

noun

1. a person who fakes. fake.
2. a petty swindler.
3. a peddler or street vendor of articles of dubious value.

Word History and Origins

Origin of faker¹

First recorded in 1840–50; fake ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“Bob is a faker, and Bob knows he’s a faker,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

We’re mildly curious about whether these two fakers will slip between the sheets for real — and majorly interested in why a guest bedroom has so many bowls of fruit.

From New York Times

He dissented when the majority denied a request from the Arizona Republican Party chair, one of the fakers, to block the House Jan. 6 committee’s subpoena for her records.

From Los Angeles Times

The fakers have used a legitimate video of Sally Bundock presenting - at the time talking about Mr Musk taking over X - but making it seem like she's talking about an investment opportunity involving him.

From BBC

Mr. Musk trashed Mr. Zuckerberg’s Instagram as a dwelling for fakers and phonies in a Wednesday evening post to Twitter.

From Washington Times