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Basement Intellectual

Philosophical and insightful people who do not capitalise on their intellectual potential. Characterised by the following behaviours:

- Elitism, and intellectually snobbish behaviour
- Always working on a 'passion project'
- Frequent irritation towards people who are misinformed/illogical
- Extreme laziness
- Poor hygiene
- Poor financial stability
Alexa: I was just talking about toothbrushes, when Steve started ranting about how they're a product of 'shoddy capitalism' or whatever. Can't he have a normal conversation?

John: Oh Steve! What a Basement Intellectual!
by Anjelloe May 12, 2017
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intellectual lightweight

A tiresome individual whom finds it difficult to intelligently think for more than 3 seconds. See Fuckwit and Imbecile.
"Jeremy, you are an intellectual lightweight and a burden on society.".
by The harrowing voice of wisdom. November 29, 2015
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Intellectual Donation

Sharing with others the thoughts, ideas, wisdom for the welfare of an individual, entity or society
British Lingua, an institute of communication skills has taken the initiative seeking intellectual donation for the cause of the deprived section of society.
by birbaljha November 27, 2020
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pseudo-intellectual

Typically those who overemphasise their scholastic experience or qualifications as a justification to belittle, marginalise or dismiss your opinion as pedestrian, limited or invalid.
They made claims that forwarded their ignorance and supposed superiority had an air of pseudo-intellectual proclivities.
by Stephen James Sakamoto May 7, 2016
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psuedo-intellectual

I am one. Everything said of/about me on the internet is *true*

Most people, (supporting evidence) exist "here" only to serve my needs. I am smarter, brighter and in all ways superior to my peers.
psuedo-intellectual
The above statement; anything/everything ever written by bob dylan...the songwriter; bob dylan the housepainter paints houses.
by pseudonymesis May 4, 2009
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pseudo intellectual

Annoying hippie type, usually raised as a spoiled brat who uses big words recycled from university text books. While these individuals can appear to be of above-average intelligence they tend to slip when challenged by people with superior intuition. Often describing themselves as being 'epic', they excuse their own shortcomings by regurgitating philosophy and liberal studies.

Pseudo intellectualism is a common hindrance requiring immediate sterilization to insure absolute nullification.
He slept with my recent ex-girlfriend and told me that compassion means allowing love to find it's own way home. He's an asshole. He's a pseudo intellectual.

Hi. I am Christian. My name is epic. I use words I only partially understand. I pretend I understand things like philosophy and Buddhism. I do this because I am a pseudo intellectual.
by Oddmanic March 19, 2011
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Intellectual

a. Having or showing intellect, especially to a high degree.
b. Given to activities or pursuits that require exercise of the intellect.
by Exor November 24, 2003
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