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-TP

A play on the word OTP, meaning a crack ship that is shipped simply because of how ridiculous it is. The person who ships it is still as passionate as they would be about an OTP, but with a layer of irony.

“My favorite crack ship is Mordetwi. It started as a joke but now I’ve written 16 fanfics with just them as the focus.”
“That sounds more like a faux-tp.”

by Fortnite Baller April 7, 2023

Faux ' pu

When you're unsure if you need to poo, let off a little steam then you no longer need to poo.

William was sure he had to poo but it is temporarily a "faux ' pu"

by Kmz91695 May 8, 2023

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