[
UK
/fˈəʊ/
]
[ US /ˈfɔks/ ]
[ US /ˈfɔks/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
a purse of simulated alligator hide
decorated with imitation palm leaves
faux pearls
false teeth
it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur
How To Use faux In A Sentence
- I go back now and the dialect of the old residents is noticeably absent, replaced by the faux scouse of the Liverpudlian refugees.
- Faux economics is different, because, as I stated, doctors know as much about economics as they do about farming.
- Their feet clattered over the faux marble floor past the reference desk towards the closet.
- HOUSES decked out in bright lights are the worst seasonal faux pas, according to a survey. The Sun
- The hipster cops are sneering at the two faux surfers: 'I'm all dialed in to see what happens if the pair of rainbow donks actually hit the briny on their unwaxed legs.' Joseph Wambaugh's latest: Loopy theatrics and lyrical language
- Tightly woven wool, wool melton, felted or boiled wool, leather and suede along with faux leather and suede all can be clipped, snipped, slashed or punched without fraying.
- That was rude of me, Colbert says, faux contritely. Stephen Colbert walks out on 'The View'
- Using plain white and ivory paper, straws and pipe cleaners, she creates faux gemstones, crystals and pearls.
- A formidable presence, not just because of her voice; but because of her lithe, sensual chassis; presented as it was with a faux ditziness. Martha Wainwright, Rufus, Marilyn and Kate.
- In a large tent tribal elders sat on faux velvet sofas. Times, Sunday Times