noun something that is fake or counterfeit
adjective not genuine or true; fake
Referring to false or misleading information presented by politicians or political campaigns
Referring to counterfeit or fraudulent financial documents or transactions
Describing fake or counterfeit products, especially in the context of software or hardware
Used to describe false credentials or qualifications
Describing fraudulent or deceptive medical treatments or products
Used to describe false or deceptive information presented in court or legal documents
Referring to misleading or false advertising claims
In the field of journalism, a writer may use the term 'bogus' to describe false or misleading information in a news article.
Psychologists may use the term 'bogus' to refer to invalid or fraudulent research findings in their field.