fakeout en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈfeɪkˌaʊt/
Etymology
Deverbal from fake out.
Meanings
- (informal) A trick or deception.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fakeouts | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| fake-out | alternative | lexicographic |
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fakeout en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- /ˈfeɪkˌaʊt/
Etymology
Blend of fake + takeout.
Meanings
- (Canada, US, uncountable) Synonym of fakeaway (“homemade meal intended to replicate takeout food”).