Definition of faker

fakernoun

kẻ giả mạo

/ˈfeɪkə(r)//ˈfeɪkər/

The word "faker" has its roots in the 15th century. The term initially referred to someone who fabricated or forged something, such as a document, signature, or currency. This sense of the word comes from the Old English words "fæcan," meaning "to fashion" or "to fabricate," and "ician," meaning "maker" or "doer." Over time, the connotation of the word expanded to include pretended or false behavior, such as pretending to be something one is not or imitating someone else's style or mannerisms. In the 17th century, the term "faker" began to be used to describe someone who intentionally deceived or misled others. Today, the word "faker" is often used in various contexts, including sports, entertainment, and everyday life, to describe someone who is pretending or falsifying something.

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a person who makes something false that appears to be real, especially in order to cheat somebody

một người làm cho điều gì đó trở nên sai trái nhưng có vẻ là thật, đặc biệt là để lừa dối ai đó

a person who pretends to have a particular feeling, illness, etc.

một người giả vờ có một cảm xúc, bệnh tật, v.v. đặc biệt nào đó.