farsante, impostor, fraudador
1. a person who pretends to be someone they are not or who fakes something
He's a faker who claims to have a medical degree he never earned.
Ele é um farsante que afirma ter um diploma de medicina que nunca conquistou.
2. someone who deceives others by creating a false impression
The art dealer was exposed as a faker selling forged paintings.
O marchante de arte foi exposto como um fraudador vendendo quadros falsificados.
3. in sports, a player who feints or fakes a move to deceive opponents
The basketball player is known as a faker for his quick crossover dribbles.
O jogador de basquete é conhecido como alguém que faz finta com seus dribles rápidos.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, being called a 'faker' is derogatory and implies dishonesty. In Brazil, 'farsante' carries connotations of clever deception mixed with a degree of street cunning, sometimes used more colloquially. In sports contexts, faking or feinting is legitimate strategy, so 'faker' can be neutral or even complimentary depending on context.
NYC Slang
faker / fraud / phony
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught red-handed as a faker
expose someone as a faker
a born faker
faker than a three-dollar bill
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