adj
posey
Posey (adj) means Pretentious or affectedly showy in manner. Example: “His posey attitude at the party rubbed people the wrong way.”
adj
1
Pretentious or affectedly showy in manner.
"His posey attitude at the party rubbed people the wrong way."
How to use posey
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- posier
- Superlative
- posiest
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Etymology
From "pose" plus the adjective suffix "-y."
Rhymes for posey
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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.
