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 14, 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 2, 2011

Fauxmophobia

(n). The seemingly pejorative but otherwise loving display of artificial fear, distrust, animus, or hatred of homosexuals or stereotypes relating to their lifestyle. Typically employed by LGBT allies who use humor as a way of reaching out, connecting, or dealing with their tepid acceptance.

See also, Fauxmophobic (adj.); Fauxmophobe (n.)

"When you accuse me of watching 'Extra' because I 'crush on Mario Lopez,' or suggest buying me glitter for my birthday, I know you're being funny and cool...but it's still fauxmophobia."

"Sorry, bro. That last tweet was meant to be fauxmophobic, but it may have crossed the line. Clearly I don't think you're literally getting gang-raped by bears and otters."

by @J_Cyrious January 20, 2012

Fauxmosexual

Someone faking their sexuality, to further their personal interests.

That fauxmosexual is always fucking women, that start off assuming he is gay. He's a slippery character.

by Paddy Lad July 29, 2021

Fauxmogamous

When you date only one fake online person at a time

My sister is in a fauxmogamous relationship with a person she met on Match.com

by amys5ft April 16, 2023

Fauxmo

A straight person who is friends with a lot of gay people (the majority their friends are gay), and they also advocate for gay/lesbian rights. They typically prefer homosexual friends, and have no fear of the social stigma.

That person only dates the opposite gender, but they have a lot of gay/lesbian friends that they spend most of their time with. (Some people might think a Fauxmo person is gay). Due to their association.

by LiquidZen8 November 22, 2024

Fauxmosexual

A person (usually straight) who pretends to be gay, bi, or fluid to seem edgy, relevant, or appealing especially in media or music. They’ll flirt with queerness for the aesthetic, but ghost when it comes to real representation or accountability.

She dropped one vague sapphic lyric, posted a rainbow selfie, and dipped back into straightville classic fauxmosexual move.

by Perfectfifth June 5, 2025