Meaning & Definition of word "Bogus"

Bogus

/ˈboʊɡəs/

1. Something that is fake or not authentic.
- Example: The document turned out to be a bogus, leading to legal troubles.

1. Not genuine; fraudulent or fake.
- Example: The authorities uncovered a bogus charity that was scamming donors.
2. Having a false appearance; deceptive.
- Example: He was arrested for selling bogus tickets for the concert.
3. Unreal or nonsensical.
- Example: The claims made in the report were revealed to be bogus.

Origin unknown, possibly derived from 'bogus', meaning a counterfeit or fraud.

bogus lawsuit:

A lawsuit based on false claims.

bogus claims:

Claims that are not true or legitimate.

bogus business:

A business that is not legitimate or real.

fraud:

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

deception:

The act of deceiving someone.

counterfeit:

Made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive.

Meaning: Something that is untrustworthy or unreliable.

Example Sentence: Don't trust that site; it seems really bogus.

Meaning: A term used to describe something that is not cool or disappointing.

Example Sentence: That party was so bogus; barely anyone showed up.