faux-worn
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/foʊ-wɔrn/
🇬🇧
/fəʊ-wɔːn/
artificially aged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'faux-worn' originates from French, specifically the word 'faux,' meaning 'false,' combined with the English word 'worn,' meaning 'used or aged.'
Historical Evolution
'faux' was borrowed from French into English, and combined with 'worn' to create the modern term 'faux-worn.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'false worn appearance,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
appearing to be worn or aged, but not genuinely so; artificially distressed to give the appearance of age or use.
The faux-worn jeans were a hit among teenagers.
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Last updated: 2025/06/08 22:31