C2adjectiveinformalcrimemoney
US/ˈboʊ.ɡəs/
UK/ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/
pretending to be real or true when it is not; fake
In context
Scammers set up a bogus company and took deposits from hundreds of customers.
The bank warned customers about a bogus website that looked like its own.
He was fined for making a bogus insurance claim.
Words that go with bogus
adjective + noun
- bogus claimInsurers spend millions investigating bogus claims.
- bogus companyThe money was moved through a bogus company in another country.
- bogus websiteNever enter your password on a bogus website.
- bogus chargesCheck your bill for bogus charges every month.
adverb + adjective
- completely bogusThe reviews on the page turned out to be completely bogus.