Get the PHDmug. He doesn't have a PhD, but a PHD.
by H Linguist July 11, 2024
Get the PHDmug. A doctoral degree pursued solely for the status conferred by the title of "Dr." and the lifestyle perks associated with living in a desirable location, without any genuine interest in academic achievement or contributing to a field of study. The motivation for obtaining a "vanity PhD" is entirely based on the superficial benefits of holding a doctorate (social prestige and lifestyle) rather than the pursuit of knowledge or a passion for research.
"Did you hear that Catherine got into Columbia University for a PhD in biostatistics? I was surprised considering she wasn't particularly adept at statistics in her undergrad."
"I wouldn't shower her with too much praise, it's nothing but a vanity PhD – she just wants to be known as 'Dr. Caldwell' and explicitly said she didn't want to do her PhD at Penn because 'she couldn't imagine spending her twenties in Philadelphia.'"
"Oh wow, so she's not doing a PhD out of any regard for pursuing the higher truths of academia or for the love of learning. It's all just to fluff up her ego and drink and party in New York City. A vanity PhD if I've ever seen one!"
"I wouldn't shower her with too much praise, it's nothing but a vanity PhD – she just wants to be known as 'Dr. Caldwell' and explicitly said she didn't want to do her PhD at Penn because 'she couldn't imagine spending her twenties in Philadelphia.'"
"Oh wow, so she's not doing a PhD out of any regard for pursuing the higher truths of academia or for the love of learning. It's all just to fluff up her ego and drink and party in New York City. A vanity PhD if I've ever seen one!"
by maplejordan22 April 14, 2024
Get the Vanity PhDmug. My phd killed this girl pussy
by Niggerschool March 21, 2024
Get the PHDmug. by Depressed tator tot February 7, 2019
Get the PHDmug. Typically refers to someone with a really long name, like Tikki Tikki Tembo No Sarimbo Hari Kari Bushkie Perry Pem Do Hai Kai Pom Pom Nikki No Meeno Dom Barako.
That name is a King Wilbur Wilbur Piggie I of the United Piggies of China from Arcadia, Gallifrey, PhD .
by Mr. Hee Hee September 8, 2020
Get the King Wilbur Wilbur Piggie I of the United Piggies of China from Arcadia, Gallifrey, PhDmug. The phenomenon when some who has a PhD and their arrogance has caused them to only able to hear the words of, see the contributions of, or acknowledge others people with PhD’s.
by SuperBAW January 22, 2021
Get the PhD Blindmug.