so-called

English

/ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/, /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/

adj

Definitions

So named; commonly called by such a name, often with a connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.
So named; commonly called.

Etymology

Compound from English so (so) + English called.

Origin

English

called

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Cognates and derived terms

also English
called English
howso English
insomuch English
say-so English
so English
so that English
so-so English
sobeit English
soever English
such English
uncalled English
up so down English
upside down English
whereso English
ycalled English
so Middle English