Noun: fake book feyk bûk
- A fake in the form of an imitation book; used to fill bookcases of people who wish to appear scholarly
"The estate agent placed fake books on the shelves to make the house look more lived-in"
- A collection of simplified sheet music, typically showing only melody, lyrics, and chord symbols, used by musicians for live performances
"Jazz musicians often rely on fake books for improvisational performances"
Derived forms: fake books
Encyclopedia: Fake book