What does "fake' mean?

 The definition of fake which is from thefreedictionary.com

fake ¹  (fk)

adj.

Having a false or misleading appearance; fraudulent.

n.

1. One that is not authentic or genuine; a sham.

2. Sports A brief feint or aborted change of direction intended to mislead one's opponent or the opposing team.

v. faked, fak·ing, fakes

v.tr.

1. To contrive and present as genuine; counterfeit.

2. To simulate; feign.

3. Music To improvise (a passage).

4. Sports To deceive (an opponent) with a fake. Often used with ou

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