pseudo
1. [ adjective ] (often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of
Examples:

"a pseudo esthete" "pseudoclassic"

Related terms: combining_form counterfeit
2. [ noun ] a person who makes deceitful pretenses
Synonyms: fraud faker fake shammer impostor sham pseud role_player pretender imposter
Related terms: deceiver name_dropper namedropper ringer feign dissemble waffle simulate fudge
Similar spelling:   pseud