chachalakas

/tʃɑːtʃəˈlækɑːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who pretends to be something they are not, often in a pompous or insincere manner.

“The chachalakas in the company were making it difficult for the genuine employees to do their job.”

Synonyms

  • phony
  • pretender

Antonyms

  • authentic
  • genuine