1. the act of facing or confronting someone or something
2. a false or deceptive outward appearance or behavior intended to impress others
Usage: informal
3. the front part or face of a building or structure
Usage: architecture

1. present tense participle of 'front': to face toward or confront directly
2. present tense participle of 'front': to serve as the public face or leader of a group or organization

Examples

• She was fronting a rock band for five years before going solo.
• He appreciated her honesty instead of all the fronting she used to do.
• The building's stone fronting gives it a classic appearance.
• They are fronting the costs of the renovation project.
• Stop fronting and just tell me what you really think.
• The new facade is fronting the old warehouse structure.
• He's fronting like he doesn't care, but I know he does.