A) synonym for Hipster
B) one who makes proclamations that to the lay-person may sound edgy, controversial, new, deep or thought-out, but to anyone with more detailed knowledge, will be instantly dismissed as a load of posturing bullshit.
One of their favoured fallacies when challenged on an absurdity is the courtier's reply - 'you just don't understand/aren't clever enough/aren't in the know'.
They lack social graces and wisdom, and are quick to jump on factual errors to make themselves feel better, as they pride intellectual prowess over good manners, kindness and humour which makes them tiresome company.
They do not believe in intellectual democracy for the betterment of others, but aristocracy to belittle others.
They will insist you read books, watch films and listen to music they've heard of but may not have read, seen or heard themselves, and enjoy dropping names of authors, directors, musicians and other artists that are avante-garde, cult or classical, even if they have no real exposure to their work, most likely having read about them in a paper, magazine or website aimed at the pretentious and po-faced. They are also vulnerable to being 'Sokal'd' in their desperation to look learned and superior.
Most tellingly, the pseudo-intellectual is prickly and insecure around those they might learn from, while a well-adjusted, moderately intelligent person is always keen to learn from those with greater insight and reading.
B) one who makes proclamations that to the lay-person may sound edgy, controversial, new, deep or thought-out, but to anyone with more detailed knowledge, will be instantly dismissed as a load of posturing bullshit.
One of their favoured fallacies when challenged on an absurdity is the courtier's reply - 'you just don't understand/aren't clever enough/aren't in the know'.
They lack social graces and wisdom, and are quick to jump on factual errors to make themselves feel better, as they pride intellectual prowess over good manners, kindness and humour which makes them tiresome company.
They do not believe in intellectual democracy for the betterment of others, but aristocracy to belittle others.
They will insist you read books, watch films and listen to music they've heard of but may not have read, seen or heard themselves, and enjoy dropping names of authors, directors, musicians and other artists that are avante-garde, cult or classical, even if they have no real exposure to their work, most likely having read about them in a paper, magazine or website aimed at the pretentious and po-faced. They are also vulnerable to being 'Sokal'd' in their desperation to look learned and superior.
Most tellingly, the pseudo-intellectual is prickly and insecure around those they might learn from, while a well-adjusted, moderately intelligent person is always keen to learn from those with greater insight and reading.
Pseud'; 'but of course, Ingmar Bergman's films are so camp'.
Sycophants; hahahaha!
Somebody who has seen a Bergman film; 'Utter shite! Name me one and describe how it is 'camp', or consider yourself a pseudo-intellectual'.
Pseud'; i don't have to explain my reasoning to you'.
Sycophants; hahahaha!
Somebody who has seen a Bergman film; 'Utter shite! Name me one and describe how it is 'camp', or consider yourself a pseudo-intellectual'.
Pseud'; i don't have to explain my reasoning to you'.
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It hardly gets new epsiodes, the creator is such a slacker
It hardly gets new epsiodes, the creator is such a slacker
Guy 1: Hey have you heard of Pseudo Neep?
Guy 2: yeah, it fuckin sucks doesn't it
Guy 1: I know right
Guy 2: yeah, it fuckin sucks doesn't it
Guy 1: I know right
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pseudo-bohemian or someone who tries to be hippy but they're not.
shanner.. or another words: A COMPLETE BITCH !
shanner.. or another words: A COMPLETE BITCH !
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by supsupbro March 1, 2009
Get the pseudo-chop mug.although the word "pseudo" before any other words means "self proclaimed", a pseudo gay is more something like a straight guy acting in a way that reminds homosexual attitudes, always bitching around about the fact that he is not gay.
he hangs out at gay nights but only if there are chicks whom he can show his pseudo gay attitude to.
a pseudo gay is usually a poser.
sometimes a pseudo gay can be a rah or a rah wannabe. (pseudo rah)
he hangs out at gay nights but only if there are chicks whom he can show his pseudo gay attitude to.
a pseudo gay is usually a poser.
sometimes a pseudo gay can be a rah or a rah wannabe. (pseudo rah)
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Ussr = communist Ussr = Russia therefor Russia = communist.
2. a person on the right who likes Putin and thinks he is communist therefor they are communist.
Ussr = communist Ussr = Russia therefor Russia = communist.
2. a person on the right who likes Putin and thinks he is communist therefor they are communist.
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Unfortunately, this is the type of person women are attracted to the most
Not to be confused with jerk or misogynist as these men don't pretend to respect women, and tend to glamorize the concept of disrespecting women.
This is the leading cause of gold diggers, materialism and misandry
Unfortunately, this is the type of person women are attracted to the most
Not to be confused with jerk or misogynist as these men don't pretend to respect women, and tend to glamorize the concept of disrespecting women.
This is the leading cause of gold diggers, materialism and misandry
Any musician who brags about how much money he has or will spend on a girl is likely a pseudo-phylogynist because it's not necessary to do so if all you want is a relationship
The song Whatever U Like by T.I. is a great example
The song Whatever U Like by T.I. is a great example
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