New word: fauxpert

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I coined a new term today that follows in the fine tradition of Douglas Adams & John Lloyd's wonderful 1983 book, The Meaning of Liff, and Rich Hall's Sniglets.

fauxpert
noun: a person who can fake expert-like knowledge on a topic in everyday conversation.

Example: "Despite not being able to point to either city on a map, Ian was such a convincing fauxpert that Jessie is now going to Binghamton instead of Brussels for vacation.

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Holy crap i love that word! You know you are usually my walking dictionary anyway. That's a great one!

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