GRE phony Definition Not genuine or sincere; fake or counterfeit. Example "He was caught using a phony ID to enter the event." Sign in to save GRE Quiz → ← phonetics photograph → Study tips featuring "phony" Group Words Together by Emotional Tone Force Contrast Between Two Similar Words Uncover the Hidden Stories Behind GRE Words Related words GRE awe GRE smithereens GRE abacus SAT abase GRE abash GRE abate GRE abbreviate GRE abbreviation SAT abdicate SAT abdomen GRE abduct GRE aberrant