Bogus
5 lettersadjectiveUpdated June 2026
Definition
Fake or fraudulent; not genuine.
“The bogus banknotes were quickly detected by the bank.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/
Syllables
bo·gus
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