faking
word · lemma: fake
/ˈfeɪkɪŋ/
FAY-king
/fˈeɪkɪŋ/
FAY-king
Definition
Pretending something is true when it is not, or making something look real when it is fake.
Usage & Nuances
"Faking" is informal and often used for pretending emotions or situations ("faking an illness"). It can also refer to creating false documents or appearances. Common mistakes: confusing "faking" (pretending) with "making" (creating).
Spanish: fingiendo - falsificandoPortuguese (BR): fingindo - falsificandoPortuguese (PT): fingir - falsificarChinese (Simplified): 假装 - 伪造Chinese (Traditional): 假裝 - 偽造Hindi: नकली करना - झूठा दिखानाArabic: يتظاهر - يزوّرBengali: ভান করা - নকল করাRussian: притворяться - подделыватьJapanese: ふりをする - 偽造するVietnamese: giả vờ - làm giảKorean: 속이다 - 가장하다Turkish: numara yapmak - taklit etmek - sahtecilik yapmakUrdu: ظاہر کرنا - جعل سازی کرناIndonesian: berpura-pura - memalsukan
Example Sentences
He was faking being sick to stay home.
basic
She is faking a smile for the photo.
basic
Stop faking your answers in class.
basic
People can tell when you’re faking excitement.
natural
Are you faking it, or do you really know how to dance?
natural
He got in trouble for faking his teacher’s signature.
natural