ersatz

/ˈɛəzæts/

noun

Meaning

Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute

Synonyms

imitation,

knock off

adjective

Meaning

Made in imitation; artificial, especially of a poor quality
"Back then, we could only get ersatz coffee."

Synonyms

artificial,

faux,

gingerbread,

imitation,

knock off