intellectual instinct

1. A phrase describing the act of habitually reserving judgment regarding people, places, and/or situations;

2. Avoiding forming opinions and conclusions which one is not required or beholden to form.

Ex. "It is preferable to exercise intellectual instinct if you don't have a reason not to."

by jack1e August 21, 2010

intellectualar

More intellectual than a traditional intellectual

Kam is an intellectual, because she reads book.

Kam is intellectualar because she reads archie comics.

by snazzed March 12, 2014

Intellectual Farce

Someone who falsely believes they're intelligent, but only produces profoundly stupid and irrational thoughts and beliefs. Their source of information is almost entirely made up of Google searches.

The intellectual farce, recommended hydroponic skyscrapers as a way to solve the problem of global warming's negative effect on food production.

by Slick Lion January 20, 2016

Intellectual god

Masc: intellectual god

Fem: intellectual goddess

An ironic term used to describe someone of surprisingly inferior intelligence.

Hannah: Isn't Bangkok the capital of Asia?
Will: Hannah, you intellectual goddess! Do you want an award?

by Cool shoes. March 4, 2016

interlectuallising

Increasing knowledge through common means, e.g books, internet.

" I was bored, and decided interlectuallising would be a great way to pass the time. "

by BigAlthepineaplesampler March 22, 2016

intellectual panhandling

Knowledge transfer without comprehension, or logical discovery. IE: Being trained vs. educated.

At a higher level this is akin to the Roman relationship with the Greeks, third world technology acquisition, and numerous examples.

The American Military engages in all kinds of intellectual panhandling.

by cbocity September 19, 2016

Intellectual roast

An intellectual roast is when you roast someone by proving you're smarter.

"What's 2+2?"

"4. Boom! Intellectual roast!"

by Clarinet Jones January 22, 2017