What does fauxminist mean?
Fauxminist means (slang, derogatory) An insincere or inauthentic feminist..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(slang, derogatory) An insincere or inauthentic feminist..
2012, Bianca Pencz, "Beyoncé: feminist or fauxminist?", Vancouver Observer, 25 April 2012 (used in title only)
This organization exists to take away a freedom that is important to every woman of childbearing age. It is more accurate to call them FAUXminists against Choice!
"And you call yourself a feminist!" the baby sneers, her contempt as ill-concealed as a teenage boy's designer underpants. "Fauxminist! Fauxminist!" her big sister shrills.
Use fauxminist when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Fauxminist means (slang, derogatory) An insincere or inauthentic feminist..
Common synonyms include pseudofeminist.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
2012, Bianca Pencz, "Beyoncé: feminist or fauxminist?", Vancouver Observer, 25 April 2012 (used in title only)
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