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phoney vs bogus

bogus vs phoney

phoney is a noun but bogus is not a noun.

phoney and bogus both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
phoney Yes Yes No No
bogus No Yes No No
As adjectives, phoney and bogus are synonyms defined as:
  • phoney and bogus: fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Other synonyms of phoney include bastard, fake, phony.
phoney (noun) bogus (noun)
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
phoney (adjective) bogus (adjective)
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Difference between phoney and bogus

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