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phud.

A Doctor of Philosophy (a PhD degree).

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A Doctor of Philosophy (a PhD degree).

    derogatory · slang · sometimes
  2. A holder of a PhD degree, especially one in academia or seen as out of touch.

    derogatory · slang · sometimes
Where this word comes from

From humorously mispronouncing PhD as an acronym.

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