"Faux News" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the similarity in spelling between fox and faux, denouncing alleged misinformation from the television channel's programmes. Etymology templates: {{m|en|fox}} fox, {{m|en|faux}} faux Head templates: {{en-prop|head=Faux News}} Faux News
  1. (Internet slang, politics, derogatory) Fox News. Tags: Internet, derogatory Categories (topical): Conservatism, Mass media, Nicknames, Organizations, Politics, US politics Related terms: Fox News brain
    Sense id: en-Faux_News-en-name-koO5BHXV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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