AskDefine | Define pseud

Dictionary Definition

pseud n : a person who makes deceitful pretenses [syn: imposter, impostor, pretender, fake, faker, fraud, sham, shammer, pseudo, role player]

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English

Etymology

From Greek (Ancient) ψευδής (pseudēs), false, lying

Pronunciation

Noun

pseud
  1. An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur

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References

  • The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary
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