so-called

adjective

ˈsō-ˈkȯld 

1

: commonly named

the so-called pocket veto

2

: falsely or improperly so named

deceived by a so-called friend

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

so-called

adjective

ˈsō-ˈkȯld

: commonly or popularly but often inaccurately so named

your so-called friend