Verboticism: Fauxjoicing

'Wow! It's just what I wanted!'

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.

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Fauxjoicing

Created by: DarkSquire

Pronunciation: Faw joy' sing

Sentence: Rachel spent the afternoon fauxjoicing over the eleventh decorative candle she received for her birthday.

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