People who pretend to be something they're not or create fake versions of real things to deceive others.
From English 'fake' (origin uncertain, possibly from German 'fegen' meaning to sweep/clean, or from nautical slang) plus the agent suffix '-er' and plural '-s'. The word 'fake' emerged in English around the 1600s.
The word 'faker' became popular in English during the age of colonial trade, when merchants and travelers encountered many con artists and imposters. It reflects a society becoming increasingly skeptical of authenticity.
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