Deepfake
What does Deepfake mean?
Deepfake is synthetic audio, video, or imagery that convincingly imitates a real person's appearance or voice.
Deepfake used in a sentence
“The viral clip was a deepfake made to look like a celebrity endorsement.”
This example shows the term in context rather than treating the definition as a literal word-for-word substitution. Slang often depends on tone, audience, and the conversation around it.
How do you use Deepfake?
The term is most important when manipulated media could deceive viewers, damage reputations, or enable fraud.
Where did Deepfake come from?
Deepfake combines deep learning and fake and became widely known after face-swapping communities emerged in the late 2010s.
Common variations of Deepfake
deepfake video
Synthetic moving footage of a person.
deepfake audio
Generated or altered speech imitating someone.
Deepfake: frequently asked questions
Are all edited videos deepfakes?
No. The term usually involves AI-generated or AI-manipulated realistic impersonation.
How can deepfakes be harmful?
They can enable scams, misinformation, harassment, and nonconsensual imagery.