faker

/ˈfeɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who pretends to have a quality or feeling that they do not really have, especially one who pretends to be a fan, supporter, or enthusiast of something.

“The team’s fans accused the season ticket holder of being a faker after he pretended to be a die-hard fan just to get a chance to meet the players.”

Synonyms

  • impostor
  • pretender

Antonyms

  • authentic
  • genuine