impostor — a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɑːstər/
Korean meaning: 다른 사람인 척 가장하여 남을 속이는 사람, 사기꾼
Korean pronunciation: 임**포**스터
Example Sentences
- The impostor fooled everyone by wearing a fake mustache and speaking with a British accent.
- She felt like an impostor at the scientific conference, even though she had a PhD in physics.
- The impostor tried to order pizza with a fake Italian accent, but the delivery guy wasn't impressed.
impostor
NOUN//ɪmˈpɑːstər//
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
a person wearing a stolen white coat and stethoscope nervously examines a patient while glancing around anxiously. The fake doctor holds medical tools awkwardly and sweats as they try to appear professional. A real nurse nearby starts to notice something suspicious about the person's clumsy movements and uncertain behavior. The genuine medical staff begins whispering and pointing as they realize this person doesn't belong here. Security guards start moving toward the scene after being alerted. a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
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Origin
From Latin impostor, derived from imponere meaning 'to place upon' or 'to impose.' The idea is that a fake identity is 'placed upon' or imposed over one's true self.
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“The impostor fooled everyone by wearing a fake mustache and speaking with a British accent.”
“She felt like an impostor at the scientific conference, even though she had a PhD in physics.”
“The impostor tried to order pizza with a fake Italian accent, but the delivery guy wasn't impressed.”
“Security quickly identified the impostor who was trying to enter the building with stolen credentials.”
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