"fauxgasm" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfoʊ.ɡæzəm/ Audio: En-US-fauxgasm.wav Forms: fauxgasms [plural]
Etymology: Blend of faux + orgasm. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|faux|orgasm}} Blend of faux + orgasm Head templates: {{en-noun}} fauxgasm (plural fauxgasms)
  1. (slang) A simulated orgasm. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Sex Synonyms: fakegasm

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