poser
|pos-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈpoʊzər/
🇬🇧
/ˈpəʊzə/
pretender; difficult question
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poser' originates from French, specifically the word 'poser,' where 'poser' meant 'to place or put.'
Historical Evolution
'poser' changed from the French word 'poser' and eventually became the modern English word 'poser'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place or put,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'pretender' and 'difficult question'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
He's such a poser, always pretending to know more than he does.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 00:01