Meaning of phud | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Examples

“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.”

“Gene has had a full career as most of us know: 32 years at the University of Wisconsin, where beside teaching medical entomology he's been major professor for 25 Phuds and 9 Masters.”

“To get one of those you have to grovel and cringe and beg several folks already got their Phuds. Folks who has got Phuds don't like the thought of there being a glut of Phuds.”

“"He's a phud," Ash said, using the term of derision applied by Harvard Business School types for persons with advanced academic degrees.”

“The phuds, she said proudly, had written a book together, Ward M: The Behavioral Management Of Chronic Schizophrenia.”

“"I don't have a PhD," claimed Jerry Attricks, "They forgot the U." "You have PhuD?" questioned Scott, just as Dr. Attricks confirmed, "I have PhuD."”

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