pseudo

About 4.74 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.
2. noun A poseur; one who is fake.
3. noun pseudo-city code
4. noun A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.
5. noun Short for pseudoelement.
6. noun Clipping of pseudoephedrine.
7. adjective Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.
8. adjective Insincere.

Similar words

pseud pretender impostor imitative imposter faker fake counterfeit sham fraud

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