introllect 

In-troll-ect: A clever cousin of the ubiquitious internet "troll". They, however, differ in content distribution. The typical troll wants to cause disruption; an introllect will cause disruption while simultaneously making intelligible arguments that conjure up validity which, in turn, makes the original person(s)n accusing of said trolling change his views on the topic, overall. The introllect is crafty and quick witted and WILL always have an opposing view to your own view. His main objective is to change the perception of which you've become fixated on.

Person 1: This guy on the internet just said that the iPhone "was" the best smartphone, but he is making a compelling argument and I think I'm agreeing with him. I have no idea why.

Person 2: Hey, you just came in contact with one of them INTROLLECTS, don't stare at his words, bro!

Person 1: I don't want my iPhone anymore...

Person 2: Dammit, I told you!!!

introllect by Ducati Lou January 21, 2013

Cult of Intellect 

Cult of Intellect is a group of intellectuals.

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

Cult of Intellect 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.

pseudo-intellectual 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.

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.

Intellectual Crush 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)

intellectually juvenile 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.

pseudo-intellectual by louche22 September 11, 2012