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Fauxgarth 

A painting that purports to be by William Hogarth (1697 –1764), or has been attributed to him, but is clearly by someone else, usually of recent date.

Can sometimes be used more generally to refer to any pseudo-eighteenth century copy of a work of art or furniture etc.
"Awfully sorry to tell you this Jeremy but I think you've bought a Fauxgarth."

"Gadzooks, why do you say that Welmsley?"

"Well it's painted in acrylics for a start."
Fauxgarth by Welmsley April 26, 2012
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fauxlanthropist 

A word describing somebody who gives off the impression that their actions are motivated by philanthropy, when in fact this perceived philanthropy is just a by-product of their actions which are motivated by personal objectives. The illusion of philanthropy is often pivotal in achieving these goals, such as the benefit it provides when applying for a job. These acts of fake philanthropy are merely a utensil to fulfil their internal agenda. The classic example being the case of voluntourism, where young people from middle class backgrounds volunteer in poverty-stricken areas, just so that they can put it on their CV (resume) or have a holiday; as opposed to any innate desire to help other people/contribute to charity.
Fauxlanphropist "Please donate so that I can teach English for a week in Zambia"
Person A "Good on you. That's going to look good on the CV"
Fauxlanthropist "Oh yah I know, but it's all about the kids really... it's amazing how much difference I can make to their lives in one week!"
Person B to Person A "I don't buy that spiel, he's such a fauxlanthropist"
fauxlanthropist by hugp June 30, 2014

Fauxgurt 

A creamy breakfast substance made from a non-dairy base.
John enjoyed a cup of almond or soy fauxgurt as a replacement for regular yogurt which sent him running for the loo due to his severe lactose intolerance.
Fauxgurt by Zakley June 18, 2011

fauxlanthropy 

one who is "active in issues" but not actually doing anything about it. They are just being uselessly vocal.
Facebook chainletter posters thing they are helping, but it is really just fauxlanthropy.
fauxlanthropy by gidgetman November 16, 2011

fauxrthodox 

A person who claims to be an orthodox jew, may look like one, and act like one around others, but acts completely insane and inappropriate around the non-frum and Goyim.
Lana looks like and claims to be an orthodox jew, but because of constantly breaking Shabbat sneaking around, lying to her husband, and cheating, she's fauxrthodox.
fauxrthodox by Whookayrz February 14, 2010

fargarthian

a stupid role-player in a video game that is supposed to help you
this stupid fargarthian doesn't help at all
fargarthian by Mr.ChiggerWigger October 23, 2018
When a celebrity dies and people who don't really care start to pretend they do.
Person 1: When Whitney Houston died how come they said she was amazing and played all her songs but since they haven't played a single song of hers?

Person 2: They were demonstrating Fauxpathy
Fauxpathy by TommieD August 27, 2013
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