Verboticism: Joyfaux
DEFINITION: v., To show appreciation for a gift, even if it is something that you do not really need or want, by feigning joy. n., A faked display of gratitude.
Joyfaux
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: joy - foe
Sentence: Lucy put on her best joyfaux when Carl proudly presented her with his great grandmother's broach for Christmas. Even though it was a family heirloom, Lucy dreaded the idea of wearing a glittery map of Hungary on her chest.
Etymology: Joy (rejoice: feel happiness, the emotion of great happiness) + Faux (not genuine or real,fake or artificial) Also a play on the word joyful.
Points: 542
Comments: Joyfaux
Nosila - 2008-12-23: 22:43:00
Good word...it would be a joyfauxpas not to vote for it...P.S. my brooch is a map of Ireland!