so–called

adjective \ˈsō-ˈkȯld\

—used to indicate the name that is commonly or usually used for something

—used to indicate a name or description that you think is not really right or suitable

Full Definition of SO-CALLED

: commonly named <the so–called pocket veto>

: falsely or improperly so named <deceived by a so–called friend>

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15th century

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adjective \ˈsō-ˈkȯld\

: commonly or wrongly named <a so-called friend>

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