It combines "brain" with "poser," immediately signaling someone who's faking intelligence. it is direct and a little bit playful, highlighting the act of "posing" as intelligent.
"He spent twenty minutes using all sorts of fancy jargon, but it was clear he was just a brain-poser trying to impress the boss."
"Don't listen to her; she's a total brain-poser who just repeats things she hears online without understanding them."
"Don't listen to her; she's a total brain-poser who just repeats things she hears online without understanding them."
by Mac Merk July 22, 2025
A brain poser highlights the act of "posing" as intelligent. It combines "brain" with "poser," immediately signaling someone who's faking intelligence.
"He spent twenty minutes using all sorts of fancy jargon, but it was clear he was just a brain poser trying to impress the boss."
by Mac Merk July 22, 2025