fauxminist
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An insincere or inauthentic feminist.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This organization exists to take away a freedom that is important to every woman of childbearing age. It is more accurate to call them FAUXminists against Choice!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fauxminist” mean?
An insincere or inauthentic feminist.
Is “fauxminist” formal or informal?
fauxminist is generally derogatory, slang.