phud noun2 •(slang, disapproving) A Doctor of Philosophy (a PhD degree).The only reason for there being a second class of scientists is that the chances are good they'll spend their whole lives studying and never get a phud. — 1983 •(slang, disapproving) A holder of a PhD degree, especially one in academia or seen as out of touch."He's a phud," Ash said, using the term of derision applied by Harvard Business School types for persons with advanced academic degrees. — 1974 formsphuds
