ersatz
Pronunciation:
/ˈɛəzæts//ɛəɹˈsɑːts/noun
Definitions
Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute
Synonyms:imitationknock off
adjective
Definitions
Made in imitation; artificial, especially of a poor quality
Example: Back then, we could only get ersatz coffee.
Synonyms:artificialfauxgingerbreadimitationknock off