"fauxthentic" meaning in English

See fauxthentic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˌfəʊˈθɛn.tɪk/ [UK], /ˌfoʊˈθɛn.tɪk/ [US]
Etymology: Blend of faux + authentic. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|faux|authentic}} Blend of faux + authentic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} fauxthentic (not comparable)
  1. (slang) Nonauthentic, but made to appear so; falsely authentic. Tags: not-comparable, slang Synonyms: fake, phoney
    Sense id: en-fauxthentic-en-adj-JBMoQOrT Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2016, Ashli Quesinberry Stokes, Wendy Atkins-Sayre, Consuming Identity: The Role of Food in Redefining the South:",
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