Fauxto

Meaning Fake photo, without the negative connotation. Pronounced Photo, but spelled different. Originally made by YouTuber Moriah Elizabeth.

Moriah Elizabeth made a Fauxto of Pickle and Derp.

by LittleSailorMiep December 3, 2021

Fauxto

Fauxto is a "fake photo". This was meant to be a nonnegative term for the YouTube Moriah Elizabeth painting photos instead of making photos through the means of a camera.

I'm painting a Fauxto to put into a picture Fran.

by LittleSailorMiep December 5, 2021

fauxto

An altered or misleadingly cropped/labeled photograph, or one in which the people/elements have been staged or arranged to give a false effect. See fauxtography.

The image of the dead man being pulled out of the rubble turned out to be a fauxto; a photograph dated ten minutes later showed him walking about.

by jaqua August 11, 2006

fauxto

Picture of the digital variety taken and modified by Photoshop or other method to increase it's shock and propaganda value. Used especially well by contributors to the NYTimes, Reuters and other left wing newspapers who have a diffiult time fact checking. That is, unless it is a subject that could damage the United States.

In recent weeks, bloggers such as Michelle Malkin, LGF and others have debunked numerous fauxtos taken in Lebanon. Especially amusing was the altered smoke pic that a 4th grader could have altered more convincingly.

by Tiberius1701 September 10, 2008

Fauxto

Faux (fake) photo. Fauxto. Pronounced the same as "photo". A fauxto is a piece of art, often digital and often generative, designed in such a way to look like an actual photo, rather than a drawing/painting/ect. (So it's not real.)
Originally coined, particularly for generative art, by SmirkingDesigns (in 2023) with the intent to communicate "not real" in one word that would be understood.

I know this Sailor Moon holiday Barbie is gorgeous, but please remember it's just a fauxto - not real!

by Hematita September 16, 2025

fauxpocrisy

The act of preaching against something, admitting defeat, and then partaking in that thing. Tends to occur when individuals are upset at a societal norm that is too difficult to change, but not difficult enough to pretend to be better than.

That girl who said she didn't want a diamond engagement ring because they were part of an expensive corporate-fabricated tradition based on blood diamonds, committed fauxpocrisy when she ended up getting and showing off her diamond engagement ring.

by shaitani June 14, 2011

Fauxlosophy

The imparting of make belief wisdom, spiritual advice and meaningless waffle, usually given by vacuous self absorbed 'influencers' via a social media platform. Generally accompanied by a bikini clad pose in some exotic location and/ or a generic borderline inspirational quote, borrowed from a slightly more creative part time yoga teacher/ uber driver/ photographer/ long boarder/ spiritualist. On occasion a real quote from a real philosopher may be used but often in the incorrect context.

“Life takes you to unexpected places, love brings you home”

Thankful for every moment I get to spend home. Even the quick trips like this make my heart smile. I appreciate every little moment with my family and friends and thankful for those truck rides down old country roads, loving from my horses and many days and night on this beautiful lake. Home is good for the soul✨ "

Correct response: "Shut up Amber with your fauxlosophy, you fucking nitwit"
Incorrect response: "aww babe you are so cute" followed by countless fire emojis

by Calum with one L November 8, 2019