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Fauxmophobia

(n). The seemingly pejorative but otherwise loving display of artificial fear, distrust, animus, or hatred of homosexuals or stereotypes relating to their lifestyle. Typically employed by LGBT allies who use humor as a way of reaching out, connecting, or dealing with their tepid acceptance.

See also, Fauxmophobic (adj.); Fauxmophobe (n.)
"When you accuse me of watching 'Extra' because I 'crush on Mario Lopez,' or suggest buying me glitter for my birthday, I know you're being funny and cool...but it's still fauxmophobia."

"Sorry, bro. That last tweet was meant to be fauxmophobic, but it may have crossed the line. Clearly I don't think you're literally getting gang-raped by bears and otters."
by @J_Cyrious January 20, 2012
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fauxmophobic

1. n - The intolerance, mostly by gay men, of fauxmosexuals invading their scene.

(see also: fauxmo, fauxmosexual)
Bob is so fauxmophobic, he's been teased one too many times by those straight boys dancing to Cher.
by pedro calhoun February 24, 2004
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fauxtophobia

Cynicism brought on by the proliferation of digitally altered photographs. This causes the victim to doubt the authenticity of any impressive picture he / she sees.
The nature pictures Kirk's aunt Deann e-mailed to him were cool, but his fauxtophobia wouldn't subside enough for him to truly appreciate the beauty of the toad with a lion's body.
by Farmee August 16, 2010
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fauxmophobe

When you pretend to be a homophobe, just to mess around with your gay friends.
Tom: I'll be bringing my homosexual lover to your party.
Mikey: Ewwwww gross :P
Tom: You're such a fauxmophobe.
by Mikey The Comic December 1, 2010
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fauxmophobe

using homophobic language without homophobic intent, using "gay" as a negative adjective
Jon doesn't hate gays, he's just a fauxmophobe"
by Ben Saari June 18, 2006
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