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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

phonies

/ˈfoʊniːz/ noun · British & US
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What does phonies mean?

noun

People who pretend to have virtues, moral principles, or beliefs that they do not actually possess. A person who is considered to be hypocritical or insincere.

Example

"The politician was accused of being a phony by his opponents, who claimed that he did not truly support the causes he was advocating for."

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