noun

poser

POH-zuh

Poser (noun) means a difficult or puzzling question. Example: “The final exam question was a real poser.”

noun

A difficult or puzzling question.

"The final exam question was a real poser."

Someone who fakes an interest, style, or attitude to impress others.

"He called out the guy in the band shirt as a poser who'd never heard the album."

Someone who poses, such as for a photograph or painting.

"The photographer worked well with even a nervous poser."

How to use poser

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a tricky question, or (informally) someone pretending to be something they're not.

When to use it

The "fake person" sense is informal and often used as an insult.

Common pairings

total poser a real poser

Word forms

posers plural, Posers plural

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Etymology

From "pose" plus the agent suffix "-er."

Synonyms

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model sticker poseur stumper toughie

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Rhymes for poser

loser moser closer looser composer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “poser” mean?

The word “poser” means a difficult or puzzling question. In plain terms, either a tricky question, or (informally) someone pretending to be something they're not.

How do you pronounce “poser”?

“Poser” is pronounced POH-zuh (/ˈpoʊzɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “poser” in a sentence?

Here is “poser” used in a sentence: “The final exam question was a real poser.”

What part of speech is “poser”?

“Poser” is a noun.

How many meanings does “poser” have?

“Poser” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a difficult or puzzling question.

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