fake

deepfake

1. A fake video of someone created using artificial intelligence methods ("deep learning"), typically with the goal of mimicking that person's physical attributes and mannerisms to the extent that it appears real. We're in trouble if a lot of people think these deepfakes are actually genuine.
2. The system or method used to create such a video. When bad actors start using deepfake to spread disinformation, it's going to be hard to stop.

fake check

1. A written order to a bank that has been forged. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. A lot of fake checks have been circulating in the area lately, claiming to be from the local university; in reality, they are scams trying to swindle people out of money.
2. A written order to a bank for a certain amount of funds that has been dishonored, either because such funds are not available or because the given checking account does not exist. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. My ex-husband has been writing fake checks all over town to pay for his gambling debt.
See also: check, fake

fake cheque

1. A written order to a bank that has been forged. Primarily heard in UK, Canada. A lot of fake cheques have been circulating in the area lately, claiming to be from the local university; in reality, they are scams trying to swindle people out of money.
2. A written order to a bank for a certain amount of funds that has been dishonored, either because such funds are not available or because the given checking account does not exist. Primarily heard in UK, Canada. My ex-husband has been writing fake cheques all over town to pay for his gambling debt.
See also: cheque, fake

fake it

1. To act as though one is knowledgeable or competent in some area. A: "I'm panicking and can't remember any of the steps to the dance routine!" B: "Then just get in the back and fake it!"
2. To behave in a manner contrary to one's emotions. She always seemed so happy, but she told me that she's really been faking it all this time.
3. slang To fake an orgasm. I can't believe so many of my friends fake it.
See also: fake

fake news

1. Fabricated news reports presented as authentic. As they aim to drive web traffic to the providing website, they often have provocative headlines. That story is clearly fake news, spreading lies in support of a thinly-veiled political agenda.
2. By extension, any news report that one judges to be biased or inaccurate. That article came from a legitimate site, so you can't just dismiss it as fake news.
See also: fake, news

fake out

To deceive, mislead, or trick someone, usually by doing something unexpected. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fake" and "out." The defender faked me out and then went around me to score an easy goal.
See also: fake, out

fake the funk

slang To pretend to be cooler or more knowledgeable than one actually is. You can't fake the funk, man—you're either cool or you're not.
See also: fake, funk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fake it

to pretend (to do something). If you don't know the right notes, just fake it. I can't fake it anymore. I've got to be honest with you.
See also: fake

fake off

Sl. to waste time; to goof off. Hey, you guys, quit faking off! All you clowns do is fake off. Now, get busy!
See also: fake, off

fake someone out

to deceive someone; to fool someone. You really faked me out. I never would have guessed it was you. The student tried to fake out the teacher.
See also: fake, out

fake someone out of something

Sl. to get something from someone by deception. He faked Tom out of his place in line. She faked me out of a lot of money.
See also: fake, of, out
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

fake out

v.
To fool someone into expecting that you will act in one manner, only to act in another: He faked me out by looking to the right but jumping to the left. The lights came on briefly to fake out the audience, but then they went out and the band returned to the stage.
See also: fake, out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

fake it

tv. to pretend (to do something). If you don’t know the right notes, just fake it.
See also: fake

fake off

in. to waste time; to goof off. Hey, you guys, quit faking off! Get to work!
See also: fake, off

fake on someone

in. to deceive someone; to lie to someone; to stand someone up. If you fake on me again, we’re through.
See also: fake, on, someone

fake someone out

tv. to deceive someone, as with a football pass. They faked me out, and then I stumbled over my own feet. The coach was fuming.
See also: fake, out, someone

fake the funk

tv. to pretend to be in the know; to pretend to be fly; to fake being stylish. (Black.) He’s only faking the funk to survive in the hood. He gets an A in every class in school.
See also: fake, funk
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • deepfake
  • at (one's) own game
  • it's what's inside that counts
  • it's what's on the inside that counts
  • pearly
  • babysit with (someone or something)
  • a rose by any other name
  • a rose by any other name (would smell as sweet)
  • rose by any other name would smell as sweet
  • not put it past (someone)
References in periodicals archive
He added that: 'The public execution of the court judgment is to make sure that consumers buy only original products while warning to those who deal in fake products to desist from doing so.'
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Prof Saeeda Bennani from the University of Hassan-II, Casablanca, talked about competing ethics and the use of Allama Iqbal's philosophy for upholding ethical values for countering fake news.
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Fake coins are on the rise
'It is necessary to prevent fake news from misleading the general public.
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Three held with Rs60m fake currency notes
" The sentiment that the social media contains mostly fake news was shared across all geographical and social class.
Pulse Asia: 88% of Filipino internet users aware of fake news on social media
presidential election, the term "fake news' became more popular.
Fake news: consequences and some solutions
Tsai called on the public to do three things: fact-check, don't spread, and help clarify, as a means to combat fake news.
Taiwan President calls on public to confront fake news
But maybe not such a stretch for young sky-Walker when you consider he's about to enter the fakest of all fake worlds: professional sports, a world where the beauty of the game and the nobility of honest competition have lost their appeal to a great sector of its fan base, a base much more focused on odds, point spreads and over/unders.
What's the big deal? Fake is centuries old, so roll with it
Inspectors will use the app to collect digital evidence of fake news and other potential illegal campaign activities, according to the National Election Commission (NEC).
Election overseer targets fake news
LAHORE:In its continuous crackdown on quacks, the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) on Thursday closed down another 36 fake treatment centres of quacks in three cities, and initiated further proceedings against them.
Another 36 clinics of quacks sealed
The Anti-Fake News Act 2018 may have come into force today, but that did not deter someone from disseminating fake posters alleging that 5,000 free bras would be distributed at an Umno event this Sunday.
Accused of handing out free bras, Umno man to report 'fake news'
According the health source, the PHC teams sealed 116 fake treatment centres of quacks in Lahore, Faisalabad and Jhang districts during the last one week.
Over 8,400 fake clinics of quacks closed down so far