なんちゃって

expression

just kidding; not!

Colloquial phrase used to retract or downplay a preceding statement, similar to 'just kidding' or 'psych!' in English. Often added at the end of a sentence.

• 実じつは宝たからくじが当あたったんだ。なんちゃって。

  Actually, I won the lottery. Just kidding.

• 明日あしたから宇う宙ちゅう旅

noun-modifying (irregular)

fake; imitation; ersatz

Used prenominally to describe something that is a poor imitation, fake, or ersatz version of the real thing. Often carries a humorous or self-deprecating tone.

• なんちゃってブランドのバッグを買かってしまった。