fa·kir \fəˈki(ə)r or fäˈ- or faˈ- or -iə, in sense 2 ˈfākə(r)\noun (-s) Etymology: Arabic faqīr poor 1.orfa·qirorfa·quir\“\: a Muslim mendicant or ascetic; also: an itinerant wonder-worker of other religions 2.[by folk etymology from faker]: faker; especially: swindler < the fakirs who accompany a circus came up in full force to ply their games — D.D.Martin > 3.: peachblow 1