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fauxmotional 

When a person shows fake emotion. Often shown in social work, or with that one overdramatic person.
That girl was getting so fauxmotional over nothing.
fauxmotional by indyguy2062 April 12, 2010
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Fauxmotion 

(n) A lateral promotion that involves more work/responsibility without more pay.
I just got a fauxmotion; now I'm doing the work of 3.5 people! Yay.
Fauxmotion by Vlad the Impaler September 20, 2005

Fauxmotion 

The act or fact of being raised in position or rank, usually in title only, without compensation, recognition, or monetary gain.
While Mary got a raise, I got a fauxmotion with a better title and no pay raise.
Fauxmotion by Bosrican May 20, 2010

fauxmotion 

A promotion without a raise. The act of changing an employee's title without due compensation. The addition of job responsibilities because the employee "deserves a challenge."
To thank you for your good and hard work, we'd like to offer you a title change to 'King of France'. This fauxmotion will not include a raise but you do get new business cards.
fauxmotion by Bjork Van Patten February 3, 2005

Fauxmotion 

Fauxmotion: -noun foh-moh-shun artificial, imitation or fake advancement in rank or position. A fauxmotion can only be identified by the fauxmoted and the fauxmoter due to the illusion of a promotion by external parties, as increased workload and responsibilities are required. A fauxmotion cannot be officially legitimized by title and/or compensation.
Jane: Congratulations on your new promotion, Athena! You really deserved it.

Athena: Thank you, Jane. Unfortunately, I received a fauxmotion, as I will not be receiving an increase in pay or a higher title. It sure has increased my workload, though!
Fauxmotion by AthenaAteAphrodite March 14, 2010

Fauxmotions 

Fake emotions or histrionics. The word is comprised of "faux" (French for "fake") and "emotions."

Pronounced: FOH-MOH-shuhns
"Cindi hates Brittney, but acted sooo happy when Brittney got engaged to Cindi's ex-boyfriend."

"Yeah, that Cindi is full of fauxmotions."

"Whatever. They're both whores."
Fauxmotions by CrazyJay November 2, 2011
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She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
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You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.
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