The term has simply gotten diluted, just like the phrases "good at math" or "being good with computers" can mean I can do basic addition mentally and I can setu

The term has simply gotten diluted, just like the phrases "good at math" or "being good with computers" can mean I can do basic addition mentally and I can setup your email software. It's not a fight worth fighting as people will tend to find the path of least resistance that gives them the most gains. Its the opposite of the imposter syndrome, also the 'fake it till you make it' mantra. IMO, its not really that bad in s/w dev because "Talk is cheap, show me the code".