pseud
pseud · pseuds
An intellectually pretentious personAn intellectually pretentious person; a poseur.
UK/s(j)uːd/US/suːd/
Meaning
3 senses(derogatory)An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur.
(colloquial)Pseudomonas bacteria.
(Internet)A pseudonym.
More definitions
- a person who makes deceitful pretenses
Origin
Possible clipping of pseudointellectual. From Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs, “false, lyingPossible clipping of pseudointellectual. From Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs, “false, lying”).
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