pseudoexoneration

A term indicating a false and mistakenly applied vindication of wrongdoing.

Stay tuned to the Trumpshow as this pseudoexoneration is hollow and the Trumpsters’ victory dance, premature.

by Dr Bunnygirl March 25, 2019

pseudo-Christian

1)One who sincerely believes he or she is Christian and even has a level of "righteousness" in their actions but is really motivated by their own selfish interpretation of the unselfish Christian scriptures. The selfishness is deeprooted and they honestly don't see it. WARNING: this type can be dangerous to your health. If you are a regular Christian they will find something to nitpick of your faith and berate you over your 'false belief'. These people are NOT to be confused with honest real Christians who try to lead a good life.
2) One who uses the trappings of a Christian believer to attain something he otherwise couldn't (ie a Christian music leader claiming faith in Christ so he can join the Christian music group and gain a level of respect)
3) a heretic (ie the early Gnostics saw themselves as Christian though they're belifs had no consistency with universally accepted Christian doctrine as outlined in the scriptures and the Nicene Creed (which all Christians Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, American Evangelicals etc accept).

1) an example of the first type (from fiction): the preacher in the 1997 movie THE APOSTLE (aptly written andplayed by Robert Duvall). The Duvall character revealed by his actions if not his doctrinal beliefs that he was a Pseudo-Christian.
2) second type: Jim Jones or other cult leaders or people who use the Church to advance in position not because they want to advance the Christian message. Such leaders say they are christian but their acts and beliefs reveal they are Pseudo-Christian.
3) the third type: the Christian Pagan groups which say you can worship God of the bible and ancient gods (like Zeus or Thor etc) but insist on calling themselves "Christian". Christianity is one of the three great monothestic religions and thus you cannot be a "Christian" if you believe in other gods (ancient or otherwise). These people reveal by their beliefs that they are Psuedo-Christian though their actions might be benign.

by George Ferguson Kordonis September 6, 2006

pseudointellectual

Created solely as an attempt to display the author's intellectual prowess though actually void of real pith; intellectualism as style rather than substance. Often relies on heavy name dropping and erudite, obscure terminology instead of easily understood, common words.

As much as I like DJ Spooky, when he starts talking on the CD I always skip the tracks to avoid his long pseudointellectual musings.

by Ryan March 9, 2005

pseudo-girlfriend

A long term "girlfriend" in every way, but excluding the physical aspects and minus the actual deceleration of being in any form of relationship past friend. Often shortened to just pseudo. Derogatory remark.

P1 - Going out with your pseudo-girlfriend tonight?
P2 - Yeah.
P1 - Are you ever going to properly date her?
P2 - It's not that type of relationship.
P1 - Pussy.

by Umasterc November 9, 2012

pseuder

A "pseuder" is a pseudo- seder, the type of seder that many Reform Jews in N.Y. have each year at Passover. The actual seder is very abbreviated and the main event is the big meal. The "pseuder" is mainly just an excuse to make a brisket and eat ALOT!

Please join us this Passover for a pseuder. Wear stretch pants.

by L'il Marilyn May 9, 2011

Pseudo-Arab

A word used to describe those nationalities that are not Arabs and yet are often called Arabs by people who don't know otherwise, e.g. Iranians, Afghanis. Most commonly used by Arabs to their Pseudo-Arab friends.

An ignorant person: Hey there you crazy Arab.
an Iranian person: I'm not Arab.
an actual Arab: I'm an Arab, he's a Pseudo-Arab.

by Yaziyo September 14, 2009

Pseudo-Intellectual

Someone who pretends to be smarter than they really are (See Smartass).

Pseudo-Intellectuals can be downnright dumb at times.

by Anhilliator1 May 28, 2017