Poseur: meaning, definitions and examples

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poseur

 

[ pษ™หˆzษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personality trait

A poseur is someone who pretends to be something they are not, often in order to impress others. This term is typically used to describe individuals who adopt certain behaviors, fashions, or attitudes to gain social status or acceptance within a particular group.

Synonyms

charlatan, faker, imposter, pretender

Examples of usage

  • She was just a poseur trying to fit in with the cool kids.
  • His poseur attitude made him unlikable among genuine art lovers.
  • Don't be a poseur; just be yourself instead of pretending to be someone you're not.
Context #2 | Noun

social dynamics

The term poseur can also refer to someone who exhibits superficiality in their interests or hobbies, often taking part in activities more for appearance than genuine passion.

Synonyms

phony, poser, show off

Examples of usage

  • Many of the people at the festival were poseurs more interested in their looks than the music.
  • I can't stand poseurs who only wear vintage clothes to seem unique.
  • Her passion for photography was overshadowed by the poseurs around her.

Translations

Translations of the word "poseur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fingidor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคœเคผเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Poseur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peniru

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะทะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pozorant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใ‚บใ‚’ๅ–ใ‚‹ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ poseur

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถsteriลŸรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์ €

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชุธุงู‡ูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poseur

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozรฉr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…่…”ไฝœๅŠฟ็š„ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozorant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ poseur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะทะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ poseur

Etymology

The word 'poseur' comes from the French verb 'poser,' meaning 'to pose or to put on a show.' The term began to be used in English in the late 19th century to describe individuals who adopted a certain posture or mannerism for effect, particularly in the social sphere. Over time, 'poseur' evolved to denote someone who is insincere or pretentious, particularly in the context of fashion or social affluence. The word is often used disparagingly to suggest a lack of authenticity and genuine identity, labeling someone as a mere imitator rather than a person of substance. Its connotation has remained largely negative, highlighting the divide between authentic interest or expertise and superficial attempts to gain validation from others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,496, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.