Miranda 11/13/02

Ms. Gokturk comp 4

"Phony"

"You're such a phony" Jake called to Margaret. What does the word phony mean? What did Margaret do to earn this title, or is it a bad thing?
When Jake called Margaret a phony, he may have been referring to her as fake. When someone is called a phony, it does not mean that they are fake physically. They do physically exist. A phony would be someone who is an impostor. A phony could also be someone who is insincere or hypocritical. However, the word phony can describe more than just a person.

As everyone is aware of, the definition of a word can vary slightly depending on the context. The word phony can also be used to describe an object. Phony money, or counterfeit money is often used in this context. Phony money is not genuine or real. It has no value, and is merely pretending to be money when it is only paper.

The word phony can be used to describe most nouns. People, objects, and even places can be described using the word phony. It generally means something or someone that is not genuine or authentic.