so-called

so-called is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Adjective

Positive so-called

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. When someone uses the word "so-called" to talk about something, they mean that other people talk about the thing that way, but they don't agree.

   When are we going to leave this so-called party? (The person saying this thinks it should not be called a party. Probably they think the party is not fun.)