faking good

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

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Meanings

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

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