Definition

An act of creating something false or misleading, often to deceive others.

Example

The artist was accused of producing fakery instead of original works.

Conversation

Did you hear about that art exhibit?

Yeah, they're showcasing some pieces that were actually found to be fakery.

I can't believe people would go to such lengths to create fakery.

Right? It's wild how some people try to pass off forgeries as real art.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fakery → It is formed from "fake" (originating from the 19th-century slang, possibly derived from "fak" meaning to cheat or deceive) and the suffix "-ery" (meaning a state or condition). The word "fakery" refers to the state of being fake or the act of deception.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fake' which means not real, and the suffix '-ery' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'fakery' is the state of being not real or deceptive.

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