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poseur

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Poseur (noun) means a person who puts on a particular manner, look or attitude, usually to impress others or sway their opinion.

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A person who puts on a particular manner, look or attitude, usually to impress others or sway their opinion.
"She only dresses like that because she thinks she is getting the boys' attention; she's such a poseur."
"He pretends he's an artist, but he's just a poseur."
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Etymology

Borrowed from French poseur.

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What is the meaning of poseur?
"poseur" (noun) means a person who puts on a particular manner, look or attitude, usually to impress others or sway their opinion.
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Other words for "poseur" include poser.

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