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faux-clectic

A person that is trying to appear eclectic in their fashion, social, pop culture, musical or other choices, but in practice has simply adopted a common behavior that serves as an archetype or stereotype of a true eclectic. See as reference most hipsters.
That group of girls with their chokers and peasant skirts riding those bikes to the coffee shop are so faux-clectic.
by thecreatorofwords77 August 15, 2017
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Faux pas

Translates directly to false step in French. Translates indirectly to embarrassing social fuck up, which usual makes everything awkward for everybody involved. Major party foul
Man did you see hunter try to make an unwanted move on that girl and get shut down? What a faux pas.
by Tickledicks December 30, 2017
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Faux Finish

To fake a climax; most likely to end an undesirable encounter.
He was so bad in bed that I decided to use a faux finish just to get him to stop.
by Hopscotchfever September 18, 2010
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Faux-High

When someone pretends to be high, when really they aren't. The truth is, they're too afraid to actually do drugs, so they trick others into thinking that they're high. To do that, they act very high, such as air-heady.
1:"Wow, Joe is really high."
2:"Haha, Joe? Nah, he's faux-high."
1:"For real? Wow..."
by SmilesAreLove July 14, 2010
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Faux Hardcore

Fake hardcore, also for screamo and metalcore. Taking classic 80's and 90's hardcore, screamo, and metallic hardcore (metalcore), by completely debauching the subgenre(s) from over use of "break downs", unnecessary clean vocals, weak death metal vocals/growls, unoriginal and overused "hardcore attitude" (ranging from tough guy, integrity, and "brotherhood" themed lyrics).
The most hardcore bands ever are like Emmure & Attack! Attack! No man, that's Faux Hardcore....
by animosityjoe March 7, 2011
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Faux-O

Girl thinks: He has about 5 minutes before I Faux-O his ass. I have to be at work at 8 a.m.
by Hoppy T January 29, 2020
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faux nap

The act of resting typically on a couch or bed without sleeping. Usually this involves being engaged in an activity such as watching a movie or reading a book (knitting also qualifies).
Aw, I'm so tired. I think I'll faux nap and watch Braveheart.
by Noriko Firefly April 26, 2009
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