Posh

Posh

Someone or something that is very high class.

Example Sentences

"It was absolutely Posh!"
"That's a bit Posh, isn't it?"

Etymology & History

British upper-class, fancy. British social class terminology. Etymology debated British 'port out starboard home' disputed. 'Posh accent' British RP. Working-class British elite description. Reflects British class vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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