finochio

/fɪˈnɒki/ or /fɪˈnɒtʃi/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who pretends to be something they are not, often used to describe someone who is being insincere or deceitful.

“He’s such a finocchio, always talking about his fake adventures.”

2. noun

A type of Italian turnip or parsley, also known as finocchio.

“The Italian chef used the finocchio in his signature salad dish.”

Synonyms

  • hypocrite
  • pretender

Antonyms

  • authentic
  • genuine