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Pseudointellectual
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'''''Pseudointellectual''''' is a [[derogatory]] term, often used on the Internet. For example: Namita is a Pseudointellectual.

As a direct insult, it is used to suggest that one is making attempts to appear more knowledgable and/or intelligent than is actually the case. It is considered to be the ultimate insult to one who considers oneself to be a true [[intellectual]] as it accuses one of being a fake or [[Phony]]. Pseudo intellectuals use lofty words, [[phrase]]s and [[metaphor]]s without defining or understanding them.   What they say can often appear very profound and insightful to someone with little understanding of the to(contracted; show full)




==References==
* [http://www.psectual.org/ The Pseudo-intellectual Web Journal]
*[http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pseudointellectual&r=f Urban Dictionary: pseudointellectual]
[[Category: Pejoratives]]