"semifake" meaning in English

See semifake in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From semi- + fake. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|fake}} semi- + fake Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semifake (not comparable)
  1. Somewhat or partially fake. Tags: not-comparable Coordinate_terms: semitrue
    Sense id: en-semifake-en-adj-xfKw3obA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi-

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          "text": "I managed a semifake smile, keeping my lips closed around a particularly large bite.",
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