forgedlabel
nounUK /fɔːdʒd ˈleɪbəl/
US /fɔːrdʒd ˈleɪbəl/
A forged label is a fake sticker or tag that someone makes to trick people.
The police found a forged label on the cheap bag that said it was a famous brand.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A label on a product that was illegally copied to look like the real one.
The customs officer spotted the forged label on the sneakers right away.
3. A name or brand falsely attached to something to make it seem official.
The forged label made the ordinary wine look like an expensive vintage.
4. In computing, a fake identifier attached to data to make it appear trusted.
The security team blocked the file because it carried a forged label.