what is a word for trying to be someone else?

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what is a word for trying to be someone else?

what is a good word for someone who wants to be something or someone they are not just for a night. like someone who is poor but goes out and borrows rich clothes just to look rich for that night?

2007-03-13 05:32:43 · 4 answers · asked by sherry p 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Impersonating.

2007-03-13 13:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lin s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Imposter, wannabe.

Also read the short story "Transients in Arcadia" by O. Henry for a more postive, idealistic take on this desire.

2007-03-13 12:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Do I look like I'm impersonating a dictionary?
Am I the personification of a thesaurus?

2007-03-13 12:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by Wonka 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋

fake,,,

2007-03-13 12:36:46 · answer #4 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋