ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ ˈfɔːɹ.dʒəɹ.ɪ not genuine; imitating something superior counterfeit emotion counterfeit money counterfeit works of art a counterfeit prince make a copy of with the intent to deceive he faked the signature they counterfeited dollar bills She forged a Green Card a copy that is represented as the original