faking
Faking means pretending or making something seem real when it's not.
When people say someone is faking, they usually mean that this person is pretending to be or feel something they don't really have. For example, if a friend says you're being too casual about your new job and you're actually really stressed out, but just trying to act relaxed, they might accuse you of faking it. It's like wearing a mask – you're hiding the truth behind a fake expression or tone. In some cases, people can even fake emotions for personal gain or attention, like pretending to be sad to get sympathy from others.
How common is "faking"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
verb
To cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob.
verb
To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form, to prevent twisting when running out.
Real examples of "faking" in context
