so-called

Definition

  • adjective: commonly named
  • used to indicate the name that is commonly or usually used for something

Examples

  • I was lied to by a 'so-called' friend. [=by someone who claims to be my friend but who is not really my friend]

  • The restaurant's 'so-called' specials can be ordered any day of the week.

  • an epidemic of the 'so-called' mad cow disease

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