Definition of front
front 
noun
- a cover-up, disguise, deception.
The car is only a front on how much money he really has.
They use the toy-store as a front for their drug operation.
by Anonymous, Jul 16 2007.
- tooth jewelry; GRILL.
Where did you get those new gold fronts?
by Datkidfrank, Boston, MA, USA, Oct 12 2007.
verb
- to pretend to be someone else.
Man, quit fronting!
by Tim Rice, Sep 22 1997.
- to confront, try to start a fight. Also front with.
He fronted this dude at the party
Are you fronting with me?
by DeJuan, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Dec 12 1999.
- to lie.
Man: Yo, let me get your phone number.
Woman: I don't got a phone.
Man: Come on, don't front.by Ernesto F., Central Falls, RI, USA, Mar 16 2002.
- to be the leader of a musical group - usually the lead singer.
by David, Feb 17 2003.
- to give someone something of value, expecting that they will compensate you later, as they can't right now.
I'll front you the money if you'll buy me those tickets.
Could you front me the drugs and I'll pay you back later?
by Chris Durkin, Duluth, MN, USA, Jun 06 2007.
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