fauxcialist

A faux socialist; one who professes to follow socialist principles, but in fact opposes or undermines them at every turn. Tony Blair's "New Labour" in the UK is a well-known example.

Tony Blair took the socialist Labour Party in a new direction in 1997, creating the fauxcialist and neoliberal "New Labour".

by Cottleston Pie June 3, 2011

fauxcialism

The act of pretending to be involved in a socialist community for personal reasons that have nothing to do with the people who are actually involved. i.e. to alleviate guilt, or to get that socio-hippie-freak lover to complete the collection.

Tamera: "I thought he was really fantastic, until I realized he really didn't care about us at all."

Dawn: "Yeah, I had him pegged as being into fauxcialism from the beginning. I hope the sex was good for you."

by sociallyaware June 1, 2011

fauxocialite

A social climber or someone on the margins of a perceived "elite" group. A poser or pretentious person.

"Dumb fauxocialite. Doesn't she realize everyone knows she still has one foot in the trailer park?"

by Laurathered March 31, 2009

fauxializing

The act of attending public gatherings--to be in a social setting--but then emitting a vibe that says you want to be left alone. Being there simply to be around others.

"Who reads a book at a bar?"

"She's just fauxializing."

by Grand Master Wordicus December 18, 2008

fauxialite

Main Entry: Faux*ial*ite(s)
Pronunciation: 'fO-sh&-"lIt

A naive young woman who thinks too highly of her egotistical self. Tries very hard to be something she's not.

A fauxialite was on her way to the hospital because she over dosed on cheap vodka and what she thought was cocaine.

by masked rabbot October 14, 2005

Fauxialism

A system which claims to be Socialism but doesn't meet the parameters or ideals of Socialism.

The citizens were promised Socialism but all they got was Fauxialism.

by Bobby_Robberts June 17, 2018

Feauxcialist

Someone who claims to be a Socialist, but does not hold Marxist or Leninist ideals, but rather utilizes socialist talking points to virtue signal and earn clout amongst leftist circles while maintaining a capitalistic lifestyle.

Tim shops at Starbucks every day knowing they use exploitive labor practices in the global South, he’s a total Feauxcialist.

by ZTsar October 7, 2023