Definition of "pretender" [pre•tend•er]

• One who simulates, pretends, or alleges falsely; a hypocrite or dissembler. (noun)
• One who sets forth a claim, especially a claimant to a throne. (noun)

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• "I wonder if pretender is going to do that dumb ass Bruce Springsteen crap today."
• "Meanwhile, the pretender is huddling with Meathead."
• "P6 doesn't seem impressive, but given fellow title pretender Hamilton's struggles, Felipe Massa is quite happy after he managed to scrape through in the difficult Q2 session and then qualify sixth."