intellext

An intellext is a thoughtful, intelligent, and generally grammatically correct text message. It is similar to "sexting" but instead of messaging about sex, one messages about smart stuff and ideas. However, the intellext can also be erotic, if the receiver or sender is into that kind of thing. It is also a statement on how our current communication culture affects what we talk about and how.

An example of an intellext might be: I got your message about the book and am glad you are enjoying it. The philosophers are singularly passionate and I find it interesting how unaware of their passion they are, with the exception perhaps of Nietzsche. By the way, I need to send you this guy's blog if you're looking to brush up - he covers all the philsophers in only 5 minutes each & I've always admired anyone who can break them down to the intelligible "here and now." Check it out . . .

by Cynthie February 4, 2010

Cult of Intellect

Cult of Intellect is a group of intellectuals.

Wow, you're in Cult of Intellect? You're so sexy

by Cult of Intellect August 31, 2020

pseudo-intellectual

a person who spends more time trying to look intelligent than actually being intelligent.

pseudo-intellectual: hey, check out this self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.
you: you mean that SCUBA gear?
psuedo-intellectual: yeah, that.

by Rora47 July 26, 2012

Pseudo-Intellectual Circle Jerk

A gathering of people pretending that they are intelligent and congratulating each other for it.

Oh man. I remember years ago when TED conferences were filled with genuinely inspiring, fascinating and ground-breaking presentations. That recent TEDx conference was just a pseudo-intellectual circle jerk.

by PseudoIntellect July 2, 2012

Intellectual Crush

Distinguishing between a "nerd" crush and typical "crush". Characterized by love of their mind, independent of their body or physical attraction. Can refer to person of same gender or opposite sex. Term is platonic in nature. Admiration of their unattainable intellectual or academic skill/thought process/insight, to a level of raw mental magnetism. In context, meant as a true and genuine compliment and can be used between friends or colleagues.

He is so damn clever, funny, and quick; he is by far one of my top intellectual crushes.

by TheOneWhoWishes October 16, 2012

intellectually juvenile

The term 'intellectually juvenile' politely describes someone who is unintelligent, unwise or just not the 'sharpest knife in the drawer'.

The term 'intellectually juvenile' applies to a person, or group of people, who are not as developed in their thinking as they should be for their age, education, experience, geographical location, social environment, etc.

Background: Most of the people who are constantly calling other people 'stupid' are well known to be 'not-so-bright-themselves', and thus the word 'stupid' has lost its credibility and power as a descriptive term. The word 'stupid' is overused, low brow and passé.

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Ex.

Jim: Glenn! Did you just call me stupid !?!

Glenn: No, Jim. However, I most certainly implied that you are 'intellectually juvenile'. (said while smiling and in a nice tone)

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Jim: OK! I thought you were calling me stupid, and, I was about to get very upset. Sorry.

Glenn: That's OK Jim. Most 'intellectually juvenile' people are blissfully unaware when a person calls them out on their errors, nonsense and lies, and they are generally oblivious when a sentient uses accurate, basic and descriptive words to describe 'intellectually juvenile' people to themselves.

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Jim: You are a great friend, Glenn!

Glenn: I know. (smiling that smile he is well known for)

by GlennyJ November 20, 2013

pseudo-intellectual

Someone who pretends to be more intelligent than they are.

A hipster is a prime example of a pseudo-intellectual.

by louche22 September 11, 2012