Pronunciations (2)
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/s(j)uːd/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/suːd/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur.
Usage- Derogatory
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- Examples
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He and two friends were known as “the three pseuds” among the rest of the boys, who thought them too clever by half.
Noun
Pseudomonas bacteria.
Usage- Colloquial
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Noun
A pseudonym.
Usage- Internet
Noun
a person who makes deceitful pretenses