phud

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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