faking bad

A form of fake bad — To present oneself, when being tested or evaluated, in a misleadingly negative manner, exaggerating bad traits and playing down good ones.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of fake bad
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“faking bad.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/faking%20bad. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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