June 11, 2006
FAUXMANTIC
I'm making up a new word, coining a term, or originating a neologism, if you will, to be pedantically redundant. The word is "fauxmantic"; I think it's got some legs and will soon be part of the popular lexicon. I just wanted to go on record as its creator. Feel free to use it, however, in your everyday conversation.
fauxmantic, fo-MAN-tik, adj.: describing behavior giving the false impression of romantic intimacy where none exists. "His fauxmantic tendency to touch her knee during conversation at the party deterred other men from interrupting them, as they assumed the pair were a couple."
Variations are acceptable and highly useful. "She fauxmantically (adverb) whispered in his ear to drive his ex-girlfriend crazy." "He was a born fauxmantic (noun) who nonetheless always wound up going home alone."
So there you have it: fauxmantic. Enjoy. Just remember where you heard it first the next time it crops up in one of your conversations.
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