pseudo — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.

   Usage

   • Derogatory

2. A poseur; one who is fake.

3. pseudo-city code

   Usage

   • Informal

4. A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.

   Usage

   • Internet
   • clipping

   Examples

   Issues such as verifiability (for age declared), anonymity (in spite of pseudos and avatars) and traceability are at stake[…]

Adjective

1. Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

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   Last week saw perhaps the first major showdown between the pseudo cryptolibertarianism they both espouse and that old-fashioned, resolutely analogue concept known as the nation state. For anyone who has spent any time pondering the intergalactic levels of entitlement among the tech broligarchy and the – until now – total impunity they’ve faced, the arrest and subsequent charging of Durov was a singular moment.

2. Insincere.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

Adjective

1. (often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of

   Examples

   a pseudo esthete

   pseudoclassic

Noun

1. a person who makes deceitful pretenses

   Synonyms

   imposterimpostorpretenderfakefakerfraudshamshammerpseudrole player

   Broader terms

   deceivercheatcheatertricksterbeguilerslicker