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ersatz

/ˈɛəzæts/
noun
  1. Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute

    Similar: imitation, knock off

Synonymsimitation, knock off
adjective
  1. Made in imitation; artificial, especially of a poor quality

    "Back then, we could only get ersatz coffee."

    Similar: artificial, faux, gingerbread, imitation, knock off

Synonymsartificial, faux, gingerbread, imitation, knock off

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