bogus

[ˈboʊɡəs]

bogus Definition

• 1. not genuine or true; fake
• 2. not conforming with the law or moral standards

Using bogus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bogus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was arrested for using a bogus passport.

• Example

  The company was accused of making bogus claims about its products.

• Example

  She gave me a bogus excuse for being late.

• Example

  The painting was found to be a bogus Picasso.

bogus Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bogus

• fake
• false
• counterfeit
• spurious
• fraudulent

Antonyms for bogus

• genuine
• authentic
• valid

Phrases with bogus

• bogus check

  a check that is not backed by sufficient funds or is counterfeit

  Example

  He was charged with passing a bogus check.

• bogus caller

  a person who makes a false or misleading phone call, often for fraudulent purposes

  Example

  The police warned the public about bogus callers who were posing as bank officials.

• bogus website

  a website that is designed to look like a legitimate site but is actually intended to deceive visitors and steal their personal information

  Example

  The email contained a link to a bogus website that asked for my credit card details.

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Summary: bogus in Brief

'Bogus' [ˈboʊɡəs] means not genuine or true, often used to describe fake or counterfeit items. It can also refer to actions that are not conforming with the law or moral standards. Examples include 'He was arrested for using a bogus passport.' and 'The painting was found to be a bogus Picasso.' Other phrases include 'bogus check,' 'bogus caller,' and 'bogus website.'