Definition of so-called So-called

/sowˈkɔˈld/ - [sowkold] -

We found 6 definitions of so-called from 5 different sources.

What does so-called mean?

Adjective
so-called - doubtful or suspect; "these so-called experts are no help"
		alleged, supposed

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so-called (Adjective)
So named; called by such a name, with a very strong connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.
so-called (Adjective)
Same as above, without the negative connotation.

so-called (a.)
So named; called by such a name (but perhaps called thus with doubtful propriety).

so-called
Commonly called by such a name, often with a connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.

so-called in sign language