pseud

See also: pseudo- and pseud-

English

Etymology

Abbreviation of pseudointellectual? From Greek (Ancient) ψευδής (pseudēs), false, lying

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -uːd

Noun

pseud (plural pseuds)

  1. An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur

Derived terms

References

  • The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary

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