English · Phrasal verb Attested

fake out

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To deceive, mislead, or trick (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lừa dối, đánh lừa hoặc lừa bịp

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Rhyder, who police later concluded had been faking them out during the pursuit by reaching into his pants several times for a gun, actually had been searching frantically for the weapon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fake out” mean?

To deceive, mislead, or trick (someone).

Is “fake out” formal or informal?

fake out is generally informal.

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