pseud

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/s(j)uːd/

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/s(j)uːd/ · /suːd/

Definition of pseud

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noun

(derogatory)An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur.

“He and two friends were known as “the three pseuds” among the rest of the boys, who thought them too clever by half.”

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noun

(derogatory)An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur.

“He and two friends were known as “the three pseuds” among the rest of the boys, who thought them too clever by half.”
(colloquial)Pseudomonas bacteria.
(Internet)A pseudonym.

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Possible clipping of pseudointellectual. From Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs, “false, lying”).

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