Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fauxmance

noun

foh-mants

Definition

A fauxmance is a romantic relationship that is not genuine or is fabricated, often for publicity or marketing purposes.

Examples

The couple’s fauxmance was revealed to be a publicity stunt for their upcoming movie.
Media outlets often speculate about the fauxmance between two co-stars.
While they appeared to be very much in love, many suspected their relationship was just a fauxmance.

Meaning

Fauxmance refers to a staged or pretend romance between two people, which is typically intended to attract attention or create a buzz, rather than being a true emotional connection.