public pretender
public pretender · public pretenders
A public defender, viewed as inadequateA public defender, viewed as inadequate.
Meaning
1 senses(derogatory, slang)A public defender, viewed as inadequate.
Origin
Blend of public defender + pretender, suggesting that the public defender is merely pretenBlend of public defender + pretender, suggesting that the public defender is merely pretending to provide competent legal representation.
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Forms
plural: public pretenders| Singular | public pretender |
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