ALL meanings of fake-out
fake-out
F f - verb with object fake-out prepare or make (something specious, deceptive, or fraudulent): to fake a report showing nonexistent profits. 1
- verb with object fake-out to conceal the defects of or make appear more attractive, interesting, valuable, etc., usually in order to deceive: The story was faked a bit to make it more sensational. 1
- verb with object fake-out to pretend; simulate: to fake illness. 1
- verb with object fake-out to accomplish by trial and error or by improvising: I don't know the job, but I can fake it. 1
- verb with object fake-out to trick or deceive (an opponent) by making a fake (often followed by out): The running back faked out the defender with a deft move and scored. 1
- verb with object fake-out Jazz. to improvise: to fake an accompaniment. to play (music) without reading from a score. 1
- verb without object fake-out to fake something; pretend. 1
- verb without object fake-out to give a fake to an opponent. 1
- noun fake-out anything made to appear otherwise than it actually is; counterfeit: This diamond necklace is a fake. 1
- noun fake-out a person who fakes; faker: The doctor with the reputed cure for cancer proved to be a fake. 1
- noun fake-out a spurious report or story. 1
- noun fake-out Sports. a simulated play or move intended to deceive an opponent. 1
- adjective fake-out designed to deceive or cheat; not real; counterfeit. 1