General
poser
What does poser mean?
A person who adopts skateboarding's look, brands, or attitude to fit in or impress, without genuinely skating or having real passion for it. A pointed insult in skate culture.
"He carries a board around but never rides it, total poser."
Origin
From 'pose'; general slang for a phony, sharpened into a specific skate-culture insult. Also spelled 'poseur.'
Frequently asked questions
What is a poser in skate culture?
It's someone who adopts skateboarding's look, brands, or attitude to fit in without genuinely skating or caring about it.
Is calling someone a poser an insult?
Yes, it's a pointed insult in skate culture, calling out someone as fake or all image with no substance.
What's the difference between a poser and a kook?
A poser fakes the look and attitude without really skating, while a kook is a clueless beginner who genuinely skates but lacks skill or etiquette.
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