fauxnetic
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fauxnetic (not comparable)
- (humorous) Of a respelling system: not adequately indicating pronunciation.
- (Language Log, "A pretentious and altogether lamentable affectation", 2010 December 28)[1]
- 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)[1]
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