Fauxmotion

(n) A lateral promotion that involves more work/responsibility without more pay.

I just got a fauxmotion; now I'm doing the work of 3.5 people! Yay.

by Vlad the Impaler August 30, 2005

Fauxmotion

The act or fact of being raised in position or rank, usually in title only, without compensation, recognition, or monetary gain.

While Mary got a raise, I got a fauxmotion with a better title and no pay raise.

by Bosrican May 20, 2010

fauxmotional

The act of being falsely emotional. I.E. being over dramatic or putting up a mask of emotions.

1."I was so tired of Jared's BS during English. He was being so fauxmotional!"

2.
Devon: Why do you have to act like that. Everyone knows you're not really upset.

Shaina: Dude! I AM serious! I was deeply offended!

Devon: Quit being so fauxmotional!

by IndianaJew September 29, 2008

fauxmotional

When a person shows fake emotion. Often shown in social work, or with that one overdramatic person.

That girl was getting so fauxmotional over nothing.

by indyguy2062 April 12, 2010

fauxmotion

A promotion without a raise. The act of changing an employee's title without due compensation. The addition of job responsibilities because the employee "deserves a challenge."

To thank you for your good and hard work, we'd like to offer you a title change to 'King of France'. This fauxmotion will not include a raise but you do get new business cards.

by Bjork Van Patten February 3, 2005

Fauxmotion

Fauxmotion: -noun foh-moh-shun artificial, imitation or fake advancement in rank or position. A fauxmotion can only be identified by the fauxmoted and the fauxmoter due to the illusion of a promotion by external parties, as increased workload and responsibilities are required. A fauxmotion cannot be officially legitimized by title and/or compensation.

Jane: Congratulations on your new promotion, Athena! You really deserved it.

Athena: Thank you, Jane. Unfortunately, I received a fauxmotion, as I will not be receiving an increase in pay or a higher title. It sure has increased my workload, though!

by AthenaAteAphrodite March 15, 2010

Fauxmotions

Fake emotions or histrionics. The word is comprised of "faux" (French for "fake") and "emotions."

Pronounced: FOH-MOH-shuhns

"Cindi hates Brittney, but acted sooo happy when Brittney got engaged to Cindi's ex-boyfriend."

"Yeah, that Cindi is full of fauxmotions."

"Whatever. They're both whores."

by CrazyJay November 1, 2011