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Fronting
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the act of pretending to have skills, knowledge, or confidence in order to impress others
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What does "fronting" mean in slang?
The term "fronting" means pretending to be someone you are not or acting tougher, richer, or more confident than you really are. The structure comes from "front," meaning an outward appearance, used metaphorically for a false image. It is commonly used in informal and hip-hop-influenced slang to call out inauthentic behavior or exaggeration of status.
Examples
His frontin' about knowing every language was obvious.
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