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What does faux FAUX PAS mean?

"Faux faux pas" is a play on words that's meant to be humorous.

Here's the breakdown:

* Faux: French for "false" or "fake."

* Faux pas: A social blunder or mistake.

Therefore, "faux faux pas" means a "fake" or "false" social blunder. It's often used to describe a situation where someone pretends to make a mistake to get a reaction, or when someone makes a seemingly awkward comment that is actually meant to be funny or ironic.

Think of it as a "fake" faux pas - a misstep that isn't actually a misstep at all.

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