faux-neo

A phenomenon, concept, or issue that is commonly perceived as novel or newly emergent but has, in essence, existed historically in a different form or context.

The perceived crisis of shortened attention spans, often attributed to modern overstimulation, is frequently cited as a faux-neo.

by plotonnn February 26, 2025

Faux-kerchief

The fake, sewn-in handkerchief in the pockets of suits or shirts.

After accidentally spilling his drink on his date, he had to borrow a handkerchief since his rented suit only had a sewn-in faux-kerchief.

by OnceABonehead April 20, 2025

Faux Nostalgia

Feeling Faux (Fake) Nostalgia for something like an old tv show that you feel Nostalgia for even though you have never watched it before.

Dude I feel Faux Nostalgia for the show "Backyardigans" even though I've never seen it before! (True story)

by ManBehind August 31, 2023

faux-righteous teacher

One who pretends to be a high credibility or operates under false pretenses in order to earn money and truly not help their communities as they proclaim to.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was considered to be a “poor righteous teacher”, but people like televangelist are more like faux-righteous teachers. They simply pretend to do it for the good of others but they profit largely from their exploitation of faith and community giving.

by Daymain Smith May 25, 2024

faux sotto voce

An aside, like sotto voce, but spoken loudly enough that the person who is the subject can hear it, unlike sotto voce.

He spoke to them about me, but in a faux sotto voce for me to overhear: "Somebody doesn't know their place."

by TownWombat May 25, 2024

Faux Graviditis

/foʊ gɹa.vi.daɪ̯.tɪs/
Meaning: when a girl gets fat enough, she and other people suspect her of being pregnant

"Mary was so fat, she had Faux Graviditis!"
"Yea, I also caught it"

by Latin Linguist February 13, 2024

Faux-perfect

Adjective: Perfect only in a mirror. Nearly-successful pretense of perfection in desired characteristic(s).

Adverb: Faux-per'fectly
Verb: Faux-perfect'
Gerunds: Faux-perfec'tion, Faux-perfec'ting, Faux-perfec'ted

Yes, his hair is flawless, he always dresses to the nines, knows all the best restaurants and they give him the best table. Then he goes home and yells at the kids. Now, I call that "faux-perfect"

by cpubizman March 6, 2024