Phoneys

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Characterizing individuals who deceive others by pretending to be what they are not
2. Describing things or situations that are inauthentic or fake, often used to criticize superficial behavior
3. Referring to actions that are insincere or lacking genuine quality, usually to mislead or impress others

Etymology: "Phoneys" is the plural of "phoney," so it refers to more than one such person or thing. The base word is a noun and adjective, and its history is not something this entry can trace in detail.

Synonyms: frauds, impostors, charlatans, fakes, pretenders

Antonyms: genuines, authentics, realists, truth-tellers, honests