Posh

/pɒʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Refers to something associated with the upper class or high status.

That car is a real posh; only the rich can afford it.

adjective

Elegant or stylishly luxurious; associated with high social status.

She wore a posh dress to the gala that caught everyone's attention.

Wealthy or upper-class in manner or appearance.

He comes from a posh background, having attended elite schools.

Refined or sophisticated.

They dined at a posh restaurant that served gourmet cuisine.

Possibly from the English Romani word 'posh', meaning 'half', referring to 'Port Out, Starboard Home', a travel ticket term for wealthy travelers.

posh spice

Refers to Victoria Beckham, indicative of stylish or fashionable traits.

posh nosh

Refers to upscale or gourmet food.

posh up

To dress up or enhance one's appearance or lifestyle.

luxury

A state of great comfort or elegance.

sophistication

The quality of being sophisticated or cultured.

elegance

Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

Upper-class or high society.

He thinks he's so posh just because he went to Oxford.

Overly refined or pretentious.

Her posh attitude makes her hard to relate to.