Phoneyed: meaning, definitions and examples

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phoneyed

 

[ foʊni:d ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

false appearance

Phoneyed refers to something that is not genuine or authentic, often intending to deceive or mislead. It describes a superficial or insincere quality that lacks true substance.

Synonyms

deceptive, fake, insincere, pretend.

Examples of usage

  • His phoneyed charm did not convince anyone.
  • She gave a phoneyed smile that suggested she was anything but happy.
  • The phoneyed product was quickly dismissed by consumers.
  • They used phoneyed statistics to support their argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "phoneyed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fingido

🇮🇳 नकली

🇩🇪 falsch

🇮🇩 palsu

🇺🇦 підроблений

🇵🇱 fałszywy

🇯🇵 偽の

🇫🇷 faux

🇪🇸 falso

🇹🇷 sahtelik

🇰🇷 가짜의

🇸🇦 مزيف

🇨🇿 falešný

🇸🇰 falošný

🇨🇳 虚假的

🇸🇮 lažnivi

🇮🇸 falskur

🇰🇿 жалған

🇬🇪 ყალბი

🇦🇿 saxta

🇲🇽 falso

Etymology

The term 'phoneyed' is derived from the word 'phony,' which emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in American English. 'Phony' itself is believed to have originated from a slang term used in the 1880s, which may have been related to a variant of the word 'fawny,' reflecting a false or insincere demeanor. Initially, it was used to describe counterfeit money or cheap imitations. Over time, 'phoney' evolved to encompass a broader connotation of deceitfulness and insincerity in people and behaviors. The suffix '-ed' adds a descriptive element, indicating a quality of being phoney.