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bogus

[ˈboʊɡəs]

bogus Definition

  • 1not genuine or true; fake
  • 2not 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

Phrases with bogus

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

    Example

    He was charged with passing a bogus check.

  • 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.'