what does 'so called' mean?

Question

4 example when some1 says thats ur so called mother-in-law lol

Answer 1

someone who thinks a person isn't worthy of the title of whatever it maybe..."mother-in-law" etc

Answer 2

that means they are actually your mother in law, but the person percieves her as someone who does not really fit the bill, as in she doesn't help out or talk well of you, she may be highly critical etc, not a good example of a mother in law.
another example
th so-called painter, he has all the stuff, but not very good at it

it's a polite way of questioning someones job or role or integrity of a product or it' claims

the so called "wonder drug"

Answer 3

As described. As named. As titled. As classified.

Answer 4

'So-called' means 'supposed; alleged; doubtful'. Many times, this phrase is used as a joke, or in a sense that the thing referred to is not real. This usage is not proper, in my opinion.

Answer 5

It means that it is generally accepted that the subject fullfils its particular role,however the speaker doubts it very much.

Answer 6

so called......not a good one. Often used as a sacastic joke.
So called mother-in-law, not a very good one.

Answer 7

It is a "tongue and cheek" expression...it can mean "not really" or "sort of like"
such as my "so called" sister...means she maybe my sister but she does not act like my sister

Answer 8

as known as

Answer 9

its the same as soi disant really

Answer 10

it can have different meanings. ie- "so-called friend" means fake friend. it can often be used jokingly.