Meaning

3 senses

  1. A person who seeks to deceive others.

  2. (Internet)A user account on a social networking site with a profile containing information of a false, satirical, or promotional nature.

  3. (slang)A person who affects a behavior, style, or attitude.

Origin

From fake + -ster.

From fake + -ster.

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Forms

plural: fakesters
Singularfakester
Pluralfakesters

regular

Synonyms

5 synonyms
one who seeks to deceive others:con artistfraudstertricksterimposter
one who affects a behavior, style, or attitude:poseur

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
fakeB1fakerfakirfalafelfalcon

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