Pronunciation: /ˈboʊɡəs/
noun something that is fake or counterfeit
A1 I bought a bogus ticket to the concert.
A2 The shopkeeper sold me a bogus watch.
B1 The company was accused of selling bogus products.
B2 The investigation revealed a network of distributors selling bogus goods.
C1 The artist was exposed for producing bogus paintings and selling them as originals.
C2 The government cracked down on the production and distribution of bogus pharmaceuticals.
adjective not genuine or true; fake
A1 I bought a bogus watch from a street vendor.
A2 The website claimed to offer free iPads, but it turned out to be a bogus offer.
B1 The company was fined for selling bogus weight loss supplements.
B2 The detective uncovered a bogus alibi that the suspect had provided.
C1 The journalist exposed the politician's bogus claims during the interview.
C2 The expert witness testified that the evidence presented was bogus and unreliable.
formal The company was accused of selling bogus products to unsuspecting customers.
informal I can't believe you fell for that bogus story!
slang That website is full of bogus information, don't trust it.
figurative His promises turned out to be as bogus as a three-dollar bill.
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