intello

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Clipping of intelligent + -o.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.tɛ.lo/, /ɛ̃.te.lo/

Adjective[edit]

intello (plural intellos)

  1. (informal) intellectual, highbrow

Noun[edit]

intello m or f by sense (plural intellos)

  1. (informal) intellectual, highbrow
  2. (informal, sometimes derogatory) nerd, egghead

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