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/ˈpōzər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who behaves in a way intended to impress others but who lacks genuine authenticity.
She considered him a poser for trying to show off his expensive clothes without any real interest in fashion.
Someone who takes a pose or adopts a characteristic stance for the purpose of attracting attention.
At the art gallery, there were many posers striking dramatic poses for their friends' cameras.
A person posing or pretending to be something they are not.
He’s such a poser; he pretends to like classical music just to fit in with the elite crowd.
A challenging question or problem, often used in the context of logic or riddles.
The teacher gave us a poser to solve as a fun challenge during math class.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'pose', implying someone who poses or presents themselves in a certain way.
Common Phrases and Expressions
poser alert:
A warning that someone is trying too hard to appear interesting or trendy.
act like a poser:
To behave in a way that is not genuine or authentic in order to impress others.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A wannabe
He's such a wannabe musician, always talking about his 'music career.'
A try-hard
At the party, there were so many try-hards trying to show off.