Usually means: Pretends knowledge without genuine understanding.
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  1. pseudo-intellectual: Merriam-Webster
  2. pseudo-intellectual: Wordnik
  3. pseudo-intellectual: Wiktionary
  4. Pseudo-intellectual: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
  5. pseudo-intellectual: TheFreeDictionary.com

Definitions from Wiktionary (Pseudo-intellectual)

noun:  Alternative spelling of pseudointellectual [A person who claims proficiency in scholarly or artistic activities while lacking in-depth knowledge or critical understanding.]
adjective:  Alternative spelling of pseudointellectual [Pretentiously or insincerely intellectual.]

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