noun
The appearance of doing something stupid or ill-advised, while actually disguising a clever or calculated intent. It refers to the act of presenting oneself as foolish or careless in order to achieve a hidden or strategic goal.
Etymology:
A blend of “faux,” meaning false, and “stupidity,” indicating the portrayal of foolishness that conceals a smarter motive.
Example Sentence:
His fauxpidity during the game made his opponents underestimate him, but it was all part of his plan to catch them off guard.