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Word: Bogus
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 18th century (originally US, denoting a machine for making counterfeit money): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbəʊɡəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
not genuine or true (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
Short Definition:not genuine or true
Examples:- a bogus insurance claim
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