Pseud
noun
A person who pretends to be somebody else, usually to seem more impressive than they are.
She quickly realized that he was just a pseud and didn't actually own a yacht.
Often appears as...
- like a pseud
- play at being a pseud
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A person who pretends to be somebody else, usually to seem more impressive than they are.
She quickly realized that he was just a pseud and didn't actually own a yacht.
Often appears as...
- like a pseud
- play at being a pseud
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'pseud' often implies criticism or disapproval of the person being described.
Don't be a pseud, just be yourself.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Pseud' is informal and primarily used in conversational or colloquial English, not in formal writing.
At parties, there are always a few pseuds bragging about things they've never done.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In British culture, 'pseud' can describe someone pretending to have highbrow tastes to impress.
He's such a pseud, always quoting obscure poetry.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'pseud' often implies criticism or disapproval of the person being described.
Don't be a pseud, just be yourself.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Pseud' is informal and primarily used in conversational or colloquial English, not in formal writing.
At parties, there are always a few pseuds bragging about things they've never done.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In British culture, 'pseud' can describe someone pretending to have highbrow tastes to impress.
He's such a pseud, always quoting obscure poetry.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'pseud' often implies criticism or disapproval of the person being described.
Don't be a pseud, just be yourself.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Usage
'Pseud' is informal and primarily used in conversational or colloquial English, not in formal writing.
At parties, there are always a few pseuds bragging about things they've never done.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In British culture, 'pseud' can describe someone pretending to have highbrow tastes to impress.
He's such a pseud, always quoting obscure poetry.
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