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pseudos

The correct spelling is pseudos.

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noun

Say it like: Pseu-dos

The correct spelling is pseudos. An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.

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  1. 1.An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.
  2. 2.A poseur; one who is fake.
  3. 3.(travel industry) pseudo-city code
  4. 4.(clipping) A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.
  5. 5.A sympathomimetic alkaloid commonly used as a decongestant; a chemical compound, an isomer of ephedrine, with the formula C10H15NO.

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