Faux Po

1. A parked police vechicle used to slow traffic, but no actual officer is in or around it.

2. A security gaurd, rent-a-cop, public safety, etc...

I got a ticket from the Faux Po just because i parked over three handicapped spots.

by PeteRepeat May 17, 2006

Faux Po

A person driving a late model unmarked police car (obtained at sheriff's sale) but is not an officer. Usually a frustrated person who has tried to make the force and failed.

Dave: Dude, watch out for the po-po in the fast lane

Jim: That's some lame ass faux po hogging the fast lane.

by JimmyV January 22, 2009

Faux Po

Variation of 'Faux Pa', meaning to offend another person's academic post-modern, or po-mo sensibilities.

When Charles said that he thought that the 'historical record' would reveal the truth, he had committed a Faux Po, and instantly became the class pariah.

by Sybil Vane July 28, 2009

Faux Po

this is a parked police car in a neighborhood or parking lot to deter crime in the area. One giveaway is a layer of dust or leaves on vehicle.

I saw the police car parked near the intersection, but realized it was only a faux po.

by Gregorito March 23, 2006

Faux Po

Auxilliary Police one might mistake for actual cops while driving.

I thought there was a cop behind me, but it was just the Faux Po.

by Lisa April 25, 2005

faux-po

Variation on po-po or police. A car that is similar to an unmarked poilce car yet is owned by a regular joe that wants to be a policeman or just wants to confuse others. Highly annoying when situated in the fast lane holding up traffic.

Susan: Hey! Slow down. There's a police officer up here.

Jim: No way, that's just faux-po.

by JimmyV May 18, 2007

faux-po

Imitation police officer, such as a mall security guard. Derogatory term derived from the common slang for police officer "po-po".

Jane and Sarah ventured to the food court to meet up with John and Steve. Upon arrival, John bent down to give Sarah a kiss when Steve whispered "Look out, here comes the faux-po. Better cut it out before he comes over with his flashlight and night stick!"

by Jennifer P. June 19, 2007