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Meaning of masquerading

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

masquerading

verb

Definitions

  1. To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; to wear a disguise.

    Example: I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?

  2. To pass off as a different person or a person with qualities that one does not possess; also, to make a pretentious show of being what one is not.

    Example: He masqueraded as my friend until the truth finally came out.

  3. To conceal (someone) with, or as if with, a mask; to disguise.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of one who masquerades.