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/Sounds like "foo" (as in "food") + "TOO" (as in "tool") + "reh" (as in "red") + "fah" (as in "far") + "KEENG" (as in "keep")/

Meaning

A romantic manipulation tactic where someone promises shared plans and a future together that they never intend to follow through on, just to keep the other person hooked.

Examples

He talked about us getting married and traveling together, it was all future faking.

Future faking is a massive red flag.

Regional synonyms

The appearance, look, or vibe someone or something gives off at first glance. Saying something 'has good pinta' means it looks promising, while 'bad pinta' means it doesn't pass the eye test.