poser

¹

[poh-zer]

noun

1. a person who poses.

2. a poseur, especially a person who is trendy or fashionable in a superficial way.

poser

²

[poh-zer]

noun

1. a question or problem that is puzzling or confusing.

poser

¹

/ ˈpəʊzə /

noun

1. a person who poses

2. informal,  a person who likes to be seen in trendsetting clothes in fashionable bars, discos, etc

poser

²

/ ˈpəʊzə /

noun

1. a baffling or insoluble question

Word History and Origins

Origin of poser¹

First recorded in 1885–90; pose ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of poser²

First recorded in 1580–90; pose ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Others, understanding how tricky it is to be truly smart in a world full of phony intellectuals and career posers, would be appropriately impressed.

From Salon

The posers crowd in to savor the tiny film prints — and raise their cameras to snap digital images of them.

From Los Angeles Times

The posers tricked victims with fake threats, like demanding payments to avoid legal consequences and potential computer issues, according to the Department of Justice.

From Los Angeles Times

Sonny will never admit this, but later on in the story, he feels like a poser and like he's not doing enough.

From Salon

This has frustrated a minority of conservative evangelicals who see Trump as an unrepentant poser, using the Bible and prayer sessions for photo props.

From Seattle Times