Phud
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phud is a noun meaning (slang, sometimes derogatory) A Doctor of Philosophy (a PhD degree).
Meaning
(slang, sometimes derogatory) A Doctor of Philosophy (a PhD degree).
More Meanings
- (slang, sometimes derogatory) A holder of a PhD degree, especially one in academia or seen as out of touch.
Example Sentences
The phuds, she said proudly, had written a book together, Ward M: The Behavioral Management Of Chronic Schizophrenia.
"He's a phud," Ash said, using the term of derision applied by Harvard Business School types for persons with advanced academic degrees.
"I don't have a PhD," claimed Jerry Attricks, "They forgot the U." "You have PhuD?" questioned Scott, just as Dr. Attricks confirmed, "I have PhuD."
The only reason for there being a second class of scientists is that the chances are good they'll spend their whole lives studying and never get a phud.
Word Forms
- phuds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phizog, phizzog, phizz, phyzog, phyz, phiz.
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