Feigner

/ˈfeɪnər/ noun

Definition

A person who feigns or pretends; someone who makes false claims or creates a false appearance.

Etymology

From Old French feindre plus the agent suffix -er. This is the more standard form of 'feigher,' derived directly from the verb 'feign'.

Kelly Says

A feigner is anyone who puts on a mask—whether it's the friend who pretends to be happy when they're sad, or the actor playing a character on stage!

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