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Pseudo-Intellectual

The "intellectual" way to say smartass/smart-aleck/smartypants
The liberal arts guy are sorta Pseudo-Intellectual
by Sir. B September 19, 2020
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Speedo-intellectual

A person trying to sound a lot smarter than they actually are but also dress in a manner that leaves very little to the imagination.
That man at the beach was using fancy words but didn't quite know how to use them, but that's OK because he's packing it down there. He's a Speedo-Intellectual.
by jsizzle82 September 10, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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Intellectual Masturbation

The act of thinking, discussing, and/or philosophizing to no one’s spiritual, mental, or physical benefit, but purely for the sake of one’s own pleasure, intellectual self-satisfaction, and/or pride.

Note: Not all intellectual and philosophical discussion is intellectual masturbation, it only falls under the definition when it doesn’t benefit those in engaged in it, only harms due to wasted time and an artificial satisfaction in one’s self.
I remember when all I would do was engage in intellectual masturbation on Discord. I would use fancy words and blabber all day about philosophy, without actually applying it in any way whatsoever. I just derived pleasure from hearing myself speak about such abstract and complex subjects. What a fool I was.
by Tea76Crumpets796 October 1, 2022
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eminent intellectual

An intellectual is someone who spends a lot of time studying and thinking about complicated ideas.
Highly respected person.
Our ancestors were eminent intellectual.
by Pranjal22.02 March 3, 2022
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