fauxgasm

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of faux +‎ orgasm.

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /ˈfoʊ.ɡæzəm/

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Noun

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fauxgasm (plural fauxgasms)

  1. (slang) A simulated orgasm.
    • 2008 March 4, Andrea Burns, “Column: Why girls find faking it easier than making it”, in Herald Sun:
      Every woman, if she is honest, will admit to having performed a fauxgasm at least once in her life.
    • 2010, Time Out New York, Time Out Guides Ltd, →ISBN, page 67:
      Opened in 1888, this kosher deli continues to serve some of the best pastrami in New York (and was the site of Meg Ryan's famous 'fauxgasm' scene in When Harry Met Sally…).
    • 2010 January 30, Monica Hesse, “New research snub of G spot leaves many hot and bothered”, in The Washington Post:
      (Question: Why is every news article about these studies accompanied by a photo of Meg Ryan's fauxgasm scene in "When Harry Met Sally"? Centuries from now, archaeologists will infer that we copulated only fully clothed in delis.)

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