Pseudo

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/
• US IPA: /ˈsuːdoÊŠ/
• Rhymes: -uːdəʊ

Origin

From pseudo-.

Full definition of pseudo

Noun

1. An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.
2. A poseur; one who is fake.
3. (travel industry, informal) pseudo-city code
4. (Internet) A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.
• 2011, Divina Frau-Meigs, Media Matters in the Cultural Contradictions of the "Information Society" (page 299)Issues such as verifiability (for age declared), anonymity (in spite of pseudos and avatars) and traceability are at stake...

Related terms

• pseud - variant

Adjective

1. Other than what is apparent, a sham.
2. Insincere.
3. Spurious.

Anagrams

• does up, souped