telectual

A Movie personality assumed to have some expertise in a given subject, but who is really just an academic flunky.

Dr. Phil is a really famous Telectual.

by Mr. Rags September 16, 2005

telectual

A TV personality that is supposed to be an expert on a given subject, but often lacks the credentials and reputation generally required to be successful in their respective fields.

Dr. Phil is such a telectual.

by Mr. Rags September 22, 2005