1noun
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
01 Word definition
phoney
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is PHONEY a word?
Yes. PHONEY is a 6-letter noun. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-H-O-N-E-YHow do you spell PHONEY?
PHONEY contains 6 letters, begins with P, and ends with Y.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2adjective
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗hypocritedissemblerdissimulatorphonypretenderbogusfakebastard
02 Letter breakdown
How is PHONEY spelled?
P1H2O3N4E5Y6
03 Word-game status
Can you play PHONEY?
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FAQ Quick answers
About PHONEY.
How do you spell PHONEY?
PHONEY is spelled P-H-O-N-E-Y. It contains 6 letters.