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phuds

phuds is the plural of phud.

Meaning of phud

Noun

phud (plural phuds)

  1. (derogatory, slang, sometimes) A Doctor of Philosophy (a PhD degree).
    • The only reason for there being a second class of scientists is that the chances are good they'll spend their whole lives studying and never get a phud.1983, Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact
  2. (derogatory, slang, sometimes) A holder of a PhD degree, especially one in academia or seen as out of touch.
    • "He's a phud," Ash said, using the term of derision applied by Harvard Business School types for persons with advanced academic degrees.1974, The Atlantic Monthly

Questions about phuds

What is phuds the plural of?
Phuds is the plural of phud.

Words near phuds in the dictionary

  1. phucking
  2. phucks
  3. phud
  4. phudnik
  5. phudniks
  6. phuds
  7. Phuentshogpelri
  8. Phuentsholing
  9. phugoid
  10. phugoids
  11. Phukan

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