so-called
so-calledadjective
UK/ˌsəʊˈkɔːld/US/ˌsoʊˈkɑːld/
B2used to show that you think a word used to describe someone or something is wrong
- My so-called friend didn't even call me.
UK/ˌsəʊˈkɔːld/US/ˌsoʊˈkɑːld/
B2used to show that you think a word used to describe someone or something is wrong