pretaster

/ˈpriːtɑːstər/

Definitions

1. noun

One who pretends to be a connoisseur or a critic, especially of wine, but lacks genuine knowledge or expertise.

“The pretaster at the wine tasting event was easily exposed by the experienced sommelier.”

Synonyms

  • phony
  • poseur

Antonyms

  • connoisseur
  • expert