As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.
pseudo
(adjective) (often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of; “a pseudo esthete”; “pseudoclassic”
imposter, impostor, pretender, fake, faker, fraud, sham, shammer, pseudo, pseud, role player
(noun) a person who makes deceitful pretenses
Source: WordNet® 3.1
pseudo (plural pseudos)
An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.
A poseur; one who is fake.
(travel industry, informal) pseudo-city code
(Internet, clipping) A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.
Clipping of pseudoephedrine.
pseudo (not comparable)
Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.
Insincere.
• does up, doupes, souped
Source: Wiktionary
Pseu"do-. Etym: [Gr.
Definition: A combining form or prefix signifying false, counterfeit, pretended, spurious; as, pseudo-apostle, a false apostle; pseudo- clergy, false or spurious clergy; pseudo-episcopacy, pseudo-form, pseudo-martyr, pseudo-philosopher. Also used adjectively.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 April 2025
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.