From the Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs, “false, lying”) and -φωνος (-phōnos, “with respect to language or sound”).
1. A pretentious term for a word which is pronounced similarly to another word without being perfect homophones.
2. An instrument used to reverse the apparent directions of sounds heard.
1. A pretentious term for a word which is pronounced similarly to another word without being perfect homophones.
2. An instrument used to reverse the apparent directions of sounds heard.
"In Received Pronunciation, the words 'or' and 'awe' are homophones; however, in most American accents they are merely pseudophones."
by Psydoneum June 11, 2023
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noun.
a woman that acts like a whore but does not put out. she dresses slutty and has emotionally shattered men sleep in her bed without anything happening.
a woman that acts like a whore but does not put out. she dresses slutty and has emotionally shattered men sleep in her bed without anything happening.
by Looger July 10, 2005
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"Just because I like my fleshlight more than the real thing doesn't make me a pseudophile!"
"Actually, that's EXACTLY what makes you a pseudophile..."
"Actually, that's EXACTLY what makes you a pseudophile..."
by testicles...that is all August 8, 2012
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by claypool08 September 8, 2007
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Pseudopoons bring spit roasting to a whole new level!
Pseudopoons bring spit roasting to a whole new level!
by GetUpInThatBussy September 11, 2015
Get the pseudopoon mug.A middle aged person, usually a school teacher, who waits until his/her students graduate before hitting on them.
Yo, Mr. Smith is always going after chicks as soon as they graduate. That dude is such a pseudophile.
by brewman31 July 25, 2011
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