faking Meaning & Definition
/ˈfeɪkɪŋ/
What Does Faking Mean?
Faking is a noun that means The act of something being faked. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of fake. As a verb, it means To cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob.
Faking at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfeɪkɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | pass off, pose and adulterate |
| Plural | fakings |
Faking Definition (Noun)
- The act of something being faked.
Faking as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of fake
Verb
- To cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob.
- To modify fraudulently, so as to make an object appear better or other than it really is
- To make a counterfeit, to counterfeit, to forge, to falsify.
- To make a false display of, to affect, to feign, to simulate.
to fake a marriage
Verb
- To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form, to prevent twisting when running out.
Synonyms of Faking
Faking synonyms and antonyms →Faking in a Sentence
to fake a marriage
Word Forms & Grammar
faking (plural fakings)
faking
Words That Rhyme With Faking
Common Questions About Faking
Is faking a noun or a verb?
Faking is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for faking?
You can replace faking with words such as pass off, pose and adulterate. See the full list of faking synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of faking?
The plural of faking is fakings.