the act of engaging in pretend play.
To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).
To lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)
To make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe.
Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.
A poseur; one who is fake.
An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.
pseudo-city code
A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.
Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.
Insincere.