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outpope the Pope

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To act as a more authentic member of a group than one who is actually a member of the group.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: být papežštější než papež — to act more authentic
  • Finnish: olla paavillisempi kuin paavi itse — to act more authentic
  • Polish: być świętszy od papieża — to act more authentic
  • Polish: być bardziej papieski od papieża — to act more authentic
  • Slovene: biti bolj papeški od papeža — to act more authentic