soi-disant
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adjective \ˌswä-dē-ˈzäⁿ\Definition of SOI-DISANT
: self-proclaimed, so-called <threw the soi–disant epic novel aside in disgust>
Origin of SOI-DISANT
French, literally, saying oneself
First Known Use: 1752
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