Counterfeit Definition

counterfeit
adjective
  1. not genuine; imitating something superior; "counterfeit emotion"; "counterfeit money"; "counterfeit works of art"; "a counterfeit prince"
noun
  1. a copy that is represented as the original
verb
  1. make a copy of with the intent to deceive; "he faked the signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged a Green Card"

"Counterfeit" in song lyrics

See how counterfeit is used in real songs:

  • "Make the track, the illegit, the counterfeit"
    7L & Esoteric — The Soul Purpose
  • "hold up, but that's counterfeit"
    Above the Law — V.S.O.P
  • "Like me and my conglomerate, you counterfeit"
    Buddha Monk f/ Casine Kelly, Shake-A-Vel — Brooklyn Chronicles

Usage tips for "counterfeit"

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