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Meaning of Poser
A person who pretends to be something they are not, especially in order to impress or deceive others.
Definitions
- A person who poses or pretends to be something they are not, often in order to impress or deceive others
- A person who affects a particular attitude or manner, often in order to impress or deceive others
- In surfing and skateboarding, a person who poses or pretends to be a skilled surfer or skateboarder but lacks the necessary skills or experience
Etymology of Poser
The word "poser" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the verb "pose", which means to assume a particular attitude or position, often in order to impress or deceive others
The term gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the context of surfing and skateboarding, where it was used to describe someone who pretends to be a skilled surfer or skateboarder but lacks the necessary skills or experience
Example Uses
- The new employee was a poser who claimed to have years of experience, but it turned out he was just out of college
- The poser at the party was pretending to be a wealthy businessman, but everyone knew he was just a student
- The poser in the surf competition was wiped out by the first wave, revealing his lack of skills