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sophomoric

[sof-uh-mawr-ik, -mor-] / ˌsɒf əˈmɔr ɪk, -ˈmɒr- /


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You were more of a corraller than a content creator, but you shared the same sophomoric humor with the animation guys who put Comedy Central into the stratosphere: “South Park,” “Beavis and Butt-Head,” “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 13, 2025

If that sounds sophomoric, it’s only because it is.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2025

The episodes highlight some seriously twisted creativity packed with adult humor, sci-fi-inspired sophomoric shenanigans and homages to popular culture.

From Washington Times Dec. 1, 2023

Written by Lino K. Villa, it’s an enjoyably sophomoric romp that’s also playfully queer, thanks to a nutty detour involving a character named Popo.

From New York Times Sep. 14, 2023

It was highly sophomoric in character and abounded in striking and lofty metaphor.

From Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life by Herndon, William H.




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