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What is pretentious?What people who are naturally smarter and better than others are often seen, mistakenly, as being. (Commonly attributed to British people, for obvious reasons). "Look at that guy who's reading a book. He's so pretentious. Let's go watch brainless action movies like everybody else!" pretentious - meme gifpretentious - videoPretentious - what is it?When people mention the last thing they read in school as if it was obvious, and as if you'd have to be completely stupid not to know what they're talking about. Why won't that girl just say what she means? It's so pretentious. Reminds me of TrΓΌbner, really. What does "pretentious" mean?the majority of people who make definitions to other words on this site. If you complain about people not accepting you, it's probablly because you don't accept them. Stop being so pretentious. Pretentious - what does it mean?A word that describes the people that use it Fred: "That was the most abysmal, misogynistic waste of time I'm likely to ever experience in this terrestial realm." Pretentious - meaningSarah is so pretentious because she only eats Boar's Head deli meat. Pretentious - definitionadj. I am not pretentious and I make no claims to a position of merit, and therefore I don't demand that you agree with me. Pretentious - slangdisplaying a self-image of being "special", "intelligent", and "different". not content with being average, and striving to be the best at everything and grabbing all attention. speaking in cliches. having no humility or originality. AF: Doubt, give reason to smile. Guilt hears false pretenses. PretentiousDefinitely two meanings, and they really depend on the attitudes of the user, and what the user thinks is fake or real. So: Take your pick: PretentiousTrying to sound intelligent by using long, complicated words, even though you don't know what they mean. Pete: "hey, listen to this. it's post-hardcore emomathglitch rock. The lyrics really reveal the prerequisite existentialism of the singers inner hades!" PretentiousBehaving in an attention-seeking manner via presenting oneself on the surface as being intelligent, provocative, important, avant-garde, humorous or significant, yet harboring ulterior motives, typically involving some form of personal gratification or material gain (e.g. advancement in social status, career, wealth, etc.). "I used to think they were a smart, edgy, fun group of people to hang out with... but as soon as they realized I didn't have anything to offer them in terms of getting more publicity or a book deal or an art gallery gig, they stopped talking to me. I don't even know why I try to be their friend anymore! Pretentious twits." |
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