bogus — fake, false, or fraudulent; not genuine or real
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: fake, false, or fraudulent; not genuine or real
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈboʊɡəs/
Example Sentences
- The company turned out to be bogus - it was just a front for money laundering.
- My friend tried to get into the club with a bogus ID, but the bouncer spotted it immediately.
- Don't fall for those bogus weight-loss ads promising you'll lose 20 pounds in a week.
bogus
ADJECTIVE[/ˈboʊɡəs/]
fake, false, or fraudulent; not genuine or real

a shocked customer holds up a clearly fake designer handbag that's falling apart at the seams. The bag's cheap material tears revealing cardboard stuffing inside instead of quality padding. A sneaky vendor behind the stall tries to back away while pointing at other suspicious knockoff products. The customer's friend examines another obviously counterfeit item with a magnifying glass, revealing poor craftsmanship. Other shoppers nearby shake their heads and walk away from the dishonest stall. items that are fake, false, and fraudulent rather than genuine products
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 19th-century American slang, originally referring to a 'bogus press' - a machine used to print counterfeit money. The term evolved from meaning fake currency to any fraudulent or false thing.
Breakdown
bogus (from 'bogus press' - counterfeit money printing machine) + modern usage for anything fake or fraudulent
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📝Examples
“The company turned out to be bogus - it was just a front for money laundering.”
“My friend tried to get into the club with a bogus ID, but the bouncer spotted it immediately.”
“Don't fall for those bogus weight-loss ads promising you'll lose 20 pounds in a week.”
“The academic's research was exposed as bogus when other scientists couldn't replicate the results.”
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