Pseudo

Quick meaning: Pseudo is a noun meaning (derogatory) An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.

Meaning

(derogatory) An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.

More Meanings

1. A poseur; one who is fake.
2. (travel industry, informal) pseudo-city code
3. (Internet, clipping) A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.
4. (Internet) Short for pseudoelement.
5. Clipping of pseudoephedrine.
6. Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.
7. Insincere.

Example Sentences

Issues such as verifiability (for age declared), anonymity (in spite of pseudos and avatars) and traceability are at stake[…]

Last week saw perhaps the first major showdown between the pseudo cryptolibertarianism they both espouse and that old-fashioned, resolutely analogue concept known as the nation state. For anyone who has spent any time pondering the intergalactic levels of entitlement among the tech broligarchy and the – until now – total impunity they’ve faced, the arrest and subsequent charging of Durov was a singular moment.

Word Forms

• pseudos
• pseud

Synonyms for pseudo

Depending on context, synonyms include sham, counterfeit, pretender, fraud, impostor, pseud.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pseud, pretender, impostor, imitative, imposter, faker.

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