adj

posey

Posey (adj) means Pretentious or affectedly showy in manner. Example: “His posey attitude at the party rubbed people the wrong way.”

adj

Pretentious or affectedly showy in manner.

"His posey attitude at the party rubbed people the wrong way."

How to use posey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishActing in a showy, put-on way to impress people.

When to use it

Informal; also spelled "posy" or "posy" in unrelated flower contexts, so context matters.

Easily confused with

posy →

posier comparative, posiest superlative

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What does “posey” mean?

The word “posey” means pretentious or affectedly showy in manner. In plain terms, acting in a showy, put-on way to impress people.

How do you use “posey” in a sentence?

Here is “posey” used in a sentence: “His posey attitude at the party rubbed people the wrong way.”

What part of speech is “posey”?

“Posey” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of posey?

"posey" (adj) means pretentious or affectedly showy in manner.