In today's world of computer manipulated images, it's sometimes hard to tell reality from fake. A photograph that has been digitally altered so that it no longer reflects reality is a fauxtograph. Faux is French for "fake" or "false". Can be shortened to fauxto (pronounced foe-toe)
by Carol Ward January 15, 2006
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I unfriended him because he clogs up my news feed with the addition of random strangers and uploads from his most recent fauxtoshoot.
by DanInATL October 27, 2010
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Meaning Fake photo, without the negative connotation. Pronounced Photo, but spelled different. Originally made by YouTuber Moriah Elizabeth.
by LittleSailorMiep December 3, 2021
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The nature pictures Kirk's aunt Deann e-mailed to him were cool, but his fauxtophobia wouldn't subside enough for him to truly appreciate the beauty of the toad with a lion's body.
by Farmee August 16, 2010
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Fauxtonomy is the state of being for many college students; they think they are independent, but their parents foot their bills.
by Javier Cabezas March 12, 2009
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Indian guy at sketchy stand: Hey! Would you like to buy Clive Christian No 1 for 20 dollars?
Guy walking: That perfume usually costs thousands! You're totally selling fauxlogne
Guy walking: That perfume usually costs thousands! You're totally selling fauxlogne
by Kg4eva May 3, 2011
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Often presented as a guy with an expensive camera or photography equipment for the sole intent of taking pictures of scantily-clad beautiful women. Easily identified by cheesy pickup lines, but some are more subtle.
Often presented as a guy with an expensive camera or photography equipment for the sole intent of taking pictures of scantily-clad beautiful women. Easily identified by cheesy pickup lines, but some are more subtle.
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