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Posher: meaning, definitions and examples

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posher

 

[ หˆpษ’สƒษ™ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social status

The term 'posher' is used primarily in British English to describe something that is of a higher social status or quality. It typically refers to items, locations, or individuals that are seen as elegant or luxurious. For example, a posher restaurant might have a more refined menu and decor compared to more casual dining establishments. The term can also be used to describe attitudes or behaviors that are considered snobbish or pretentious, implying a desire to showcase wealth or class.

Synonyms

chic, elegant, fancier, luxurious, upscale

Examples of usage

  • She always chooses the posher places to eat.
  • His posher friends donโ€™t seem to relate to his down-to-earth lifestyle.
  • They moved to a posher neighborhood last year.

Translations

Translations of the word "posher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais sofisticado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค• เคธเคฎเฅƒเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehobener

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih mewah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ะฒะธัˆัƒะบะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej elegancki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚ŠไธŠๅ“ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus chic

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs elegante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha ลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๊ณ ๊ธ‰์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฃู†ุงู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญce elegantnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viac elegantnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดไผ˜้›…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj eleganten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญnni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ัำ™ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha zษ™rif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs elegante

Etymology

The word 'posh' originated in British English, likely in the early 20th century. It is often thought to derive from the acronym 'Port Out, Starboard Home,' which purportedly referred to the most desirable cabins on ships sailing from Britain to India. However, the exact origin remains somewhat uncertain. The use of 'poshfied' in the 1970s contributed to the evolution of 'posher' as a comparative form, allowing speakers to express an increase in social status or quality. Today, 'posh' and its derivatives have found wide usage in both casual and formal contexts, reflecting the interplay between language and societal notions of class and privilege.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,076, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.