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When a generation lacking any clear, unique identity attempts (in inconsistant, questionably sincere and argueably futile ways) to label and define itself and/or it's cultural elements. This is generally characterized by a sort of quiet desperation, thinly veiled hostility and confusion.

Related to but not synonymous with post-moderism aka "po-mo."
Excessive use of labels such as "emo" and "goth" is very faux-mo.
by Magdalen W. February 09, 2007
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the hairstyle that consists of having a fake mohawk, not shaved all the way on the sides, with it blending into a slight mohawk. Aging old punks get them when they have made money and retire early.

Robbi williams has one
That hair cut is so faux mo, he should be sporting a real one if he wants to be hardcore!
by Lisa F Star August 14, 2005
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A straight man who has the behaviors and characteristics similar to a gay man. This individual is extremely flamboyant to the point that everyone assumes he is homosexual, even if they have never actually seen the individual engage in homosexual acts. No one knows whether the kid's pretending or not.
Lucy's dating Tim? I thought he was gay!!! He is such a faux-mo!!
by Confused bystander October 21, 2010
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When a straight person mimics a gay person
Although he nailed Blane's voice perfectly... he was being a real fauxmo
by squirrelpaws October 20, 2014
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NOUN: A heterosexual male that embraces a tidy appearance in both grooming and attire.
Former contestants of the reality T.V. show "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" are faux-mo's.
by Nick Colorado February 28, 2010
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somebody who pretends to be mormon but is not

"you are so fauxmo, why dont you just convert?"
Kristin and Rachel are fauxmo
by rachel810 November 02, 2006
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