phony
phony is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, phony is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofphony
- A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.
Example: "He claims to be a doctor, but he's nothing but a fast-talking phony."
- A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.
Example: "He's such a phony, he doesn't believe half of what he says."
- Anything fraudulent or fake.
- Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.
Example: "A good jeweler should be able to tell a real stone from a phony one."
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