posey

[ poh-zee ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. characteristic of or being a poser, especially in being trendy or fashionable in a superficial way.

posey

/ ˈpəʊzərɪʃ; ˈpəʊzɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   (of a place) for, characteristic of, or full of posers; affectedly trendy

Word History and Origins

Origin of posey¹

poser ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

While Stockman gave two responses and Posey gave one, neither agreed to be interviewed.

From The Daily Beast

It was news to Posey and Kirstein, who had to restrain their shock.

From The Daily Beast

I had seen him in a tiny dramatic film called House Of Yes with Parker Posey, and thought he was the absolute real deal.

From The Daily Beast

Parker Posey, Joey Lauren Adams, and Renée really enjoyed shooting that scene, I must say.

From The Daily Beast

Parker Posey Will Teach You How to Accept an Emmy Languishing over what to say in your Emmy acceptance speech?

From The Daily Beast

What will you be, some day, when Posey lays eggs, and brings out a brood of little chickens?

From Project Gutenberg

The fine solid buildings he erected in Posey County, then a wilderness, are still there.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a rumour in the camp that Posey Breem had not always been the man that he was—that a woman had once blessed his life.

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He called a spectator and paid him to take Posey and the wagon home.

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Kitty set about getting breakfast, and Regnan curried Posey.

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