fauxnetic
English
Etymology
Blend of faux + phonetic
Adjective
fauxnetic (not comparable)
- (humorous) Of a respelling system: not adequately indicating pronunciation.
- (Language Log, "A pretentious and altogether lamentable affectation", 2010 December 28)
- George H.'s use of "ah" is, strictly speaking, erroneous, although we can't expect much more from a fauxnetic transcription.
- (Language Log, "A pretentious and altogether lamentable affectation", 2010 December 28)
Quotations
For quotations of use of this term, see Citations:fauxnetic.