"fauxlex" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfəʊlɛks/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: fauxlexes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of faux + Rolex Etymology templates: {{blend|en|faux|Rolex}} Blend of faux + Rolex Head templates: {{en-noun}} fauxlex (plural fauxlexes)
  1. (rare, slang) A fake Rolex watch. Tags: rare, slang
    Sense id: en-fauxlex-en-noun-LU2R9UpF Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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