Hybrid Neologism of the Week: Clickbait Schmickbait

Fauxnomenclature [fi-no-muhn-kley-cher] (n.)

1. the system of introducing a new name or term to represent an occurrence or theme that has long been in existence in order to give the appearance that the well-established occurrence or theme is a brand-new phenomenon
2. terminology created and employed to increase popularity or profit, especially in an online capacity

Example:

“Psh! ‘Miley flosses her Jays’ bla bla bla...I'm not falling for this clickbait!”

“Clickbait? Do you mean to imply that businesses might employ salacious or catchy headlines in order to encourage you to consume content they produced? Don't use that garbage fauxnomenclature around me.”