A person who states that they are bisexual or homosexual when, in reality, they're straight as an arrow. Usually a desperate bid for attention, recognition or reputation, and characterised by repeated references to their sexuality without any actual same-sex commitment.
by ILoveTherapists May 6, 2011
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No, it's part of his appeal to the gay audiences - but really he's just a fauxmosexual
No, it's part of his appeal to the gay audiences - but really he's just a fauxmosexual
by Laughing Henry October 29, 2008
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adj. Someone who acts a bit gay to get the attention of the opposite sex. Predetory and pre-maditated, one plays on the intrigue of a stranger by flirting a bit camply(if male) to get the female interested then revealing, (much later) that they are not. Female then relieved. Allows outragous flirting from man with little or now risk of slap of turn of back.
by will h January 13, 2005
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Of, relating to, or having a sexual orientation to persons of the same sex in order to be seen as cool or hip in todays gay-obsessed world.
n.
a man or woman posing as a homosexual for social acceptance.
Of, relating to, or having a sexual orientation to persons of the same sex in order to be seen as cool or hip in todays gay-obsessed world.
n.
a man or woman posing as a homosexual for social acceptance.
the kid at the party wasnt really gay, but wanted to be popular with all the indie kids so for the night he was a fauxmosexual
by eric frank April 19, 2005
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This is a person who chooses to distance him/herself from the hetero norm of society, whether or not s/he is straight, gay or bi.
A fauxmo is a self-identified politically aware person who has probably read Foucault, or has at least heard of him.
Fauxmos often do not display the typical tropes of heterosexual society such as marriage, kids, mortgages and patio heaters.
Fauxmos do understand the importance of valuing individuals on their own merits and qualities and not judging or stereotyping them according to limiting memes and prejudiced views of sexuality and gendered behaviour.
This is a person who chooses to distance him/herself from the hetero norm of society, whether or not s/he is straight, gay or bi.
A fauxmo is a self-identified politically aware person who has probably read Foucault, or has at least heard of him.
Fauxmos often do not display the typical tropes of heterosexual society such as marriage, kids, mortgages and patio heaters.
Fauxmos do understand the importance of valuing individuals on their own merits and qualities and not judging or stereotyping them according to limiting memes and prejudiced views of sexuality and gendered behaviour.
I don't care if you think I'm gay; I'm definitely fauxmo.
The fauxmo revolution is on its way!
Fauxmosexual Pride!
The fauxmo revolution is on its way!
Fauxmosexual Pride!
by quietriotgirl April 12, 2010
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Man 1: I wish I could quit you!
Man 2: You complete me!
Man 3 (gay): Such a flaming display of fauxmosexuality.
Man 1's Girlfriend: lol.
Man 2: You complete me!
Man 3 (gay): Such a flaming display of fauxmosexuality.
Man 1's Girlfriend: lol.
by StealthyMoose April 26, 2011
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making sexual comments and gestures to the same gender, with no real intention of following through with such comments and gestures.
"I'm not gay for you David, but i'm totally fauxmosexual for you." - Scott
acting homosexual while joking among friends or peers, but actually being heterosexual.
"I'm not gay for you David, but i'm totally fauxmosexual for you." - Scott
acting homosexual while joking among friends or peers, but actually being heterosexual.
by Magbee April 19, 2006
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