bogus
UK: ˈbəʊɡəs | US: ˈboʊɡəs
adj. 1. Fake or counterfeit; not genuine.
adj. 2. Intentionally deceptive or misleading.
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The word "bogus" first appeared in early 19th-century American English, originally referring to counterfeit money or forged documents. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it may derive from "bogus" as a slang term for a machine that produced fake coins, possibly influenced by the word "bogy" (a phantom or trickster). Over time, it broadened to describe anything fraudulent or spurious. The lack of clear morphemes suggests it emerged as a colloquialism rather than a compound word.
The website was shut down for selling bogus diplomas.
His excuse sounded completely bogus to the teacher.
They uncovered a bogus charity scam.
The contract turned out to be bogus.
Don’t fall for those bogus health claims.