fakeloo
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Meaning · English
A made-up story; a con.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A fakeloo artist, a hoopla spreader, and a lad who had his cards rolled up inside sticks of tea, found on a dead man.
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 “fakeloo” mean?
A made-up story; a con.
Is “fakeloo” formal or informal?
fakeloo is generally dated, slang.