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pseudo- — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pseudo adj Fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.
  • wannabe noun Someone who aspires to be something, often without the talent or qualifications to match.

Senses

pseudo- is used for these senses in English:

  • pseudo- False; not genuine; fake.
  • wannabe (informal, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.

pseudo — full definition

  1. adj Fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.
  2. noun Informal term for someone who is putting on airs or pretending to be more sophisticated or intellectual than they are.

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