English Explanatory Dictionary

public pretender

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A public defender, viewed as inadequate.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-public pretender.wav

Word forms

public pretender public pretenders

Etymology

Blend of public defender + pretender, suggesting that the public defender is merely pretending to provide competent legal representation.

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