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pseud Meaning & Definition

/s(j)uːd/

What Does Pseud Mean?

Pseud is used as a noun meaning An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur.

Quick Facts About Pseud

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/s(j)uːd/
Synonymssham, pretender and fraud
Pluralpseuds

Pseud Definition (Noun)

  1. An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur.

Noun

  1. Pseudomonas bacteria.

Noun

  1. A pseudonym.

Synonyms of Pseud

Pseud synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

pseud (plural pseuds)

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Words That Rhyme With Pseud

Origin of Pseud

Possible clipping of pseudointellectual. From Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs, “false, lying”).

Questions People Ask About Pseud

What part of speech is pseud?

Pseud is a noun.

What is another word for pseud?

You can replace pseud with words such as sham, pretender and fraud. See the full list of pseud synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of pseud?

The plural of pseud is pseuds.

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