soi-disant meaning

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soi-disant (adjective): as claimed by and for yourself often without justification.

Definition of soi-disant

as claimed by and for yourself often without justification
- the self-styled `doctor' has no degree of any kind
Synonyms: self-styled
Similar: questionable

soi-disant in a sentence

He tendered a purse with some gold in it to the soi-disant captain.

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