poser

¹

[ poh-zer ]

noun

1. a person who poses.
2. a poseur, especially a person who is trendy or fashionable in a superficial way.

poser

²

[ poh-zer ]

noun

1. a question or problem that is puzzling or confusing.

poser

¹

/ ˈpəʊzə /

noun

1. a baffling or insoluble question

poser

²

/ ˈpəʊzə /

noun

1. a person who poses
2. informal.
   a person who likes to be seen in trendsetting clothes in fashionable bars, discos, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of poser¹

First recorded in 1885–90; pose ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of poser²

First recorded in 1580–90; pose ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Poser argued that the close relationship may have prevented Crocs from seeking out the best deal when selling its products.

From The Daily Beast

To make matters worse, Poser noted what he regards as a conflict of interest that may be influencing sales decisions at Crocs.

From The Daily Beast

I would much rather pay to hear what Bruce Jenner has to say than that poser starlet.

From The Daily Beast

Hawker was quite capable of submitting a poser of this kind to his own bishop, Dr. Phillpotts.

From Project Gutenberg

"I don't know: it's a poser to me," replied Herman, as he seated himself under the shelter of the top-gallant forecastle.

From Project Gutenberg

This was apparently a poser for Jarrow, who took his cigar out of his mouth, and was a full minute in framing a reply.

From Project Gutenberg

They say you're pooty good in larning folks the Bible: but I guess I can give you a poser.'

From Project Gutenberg

He had often read and heard of the ways of trackers, and had imagined the art not so difficult; but here was a poser.

From Project Gutenberg