pseudo

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Synonyms: pseud, pseud-, pseuds

Antonyms: pseud, pseud-, pseuds

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pejorative}} An intellectually pretentious person; a [[pseudointellectual]].
2. A [[poseur]]; one who is [[fake]].
3. {{lb|en|travel industry|informal}} [[pseudo-city code]]
4. {{lb|en|Internet|clipping}} A [[pseudonym]]; a false name used for online anonymity.
5. {{lb|en|internet}} {{short for|en|pseudoelement}}. <!-- common in Google specs etc. -->
6. {{clipping of|en|pseudoephedrine}}.

Adjective

1. Other than what is apparent; [[spurious]]; [[sham]].
2. {{U|insincere}}.

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