poser

[ poh-zer ]

/ ˈpoʊ zər /

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noun

a person who poses.

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

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Origin of poser

First recorded in 1885–90; pose¹ + -er¹

Words nearby poser

Posadas, pose, posed, Poseidon, Posen, poser, poseur, posey, posh, posho, posigrade rocket

Other definitions for poser (2 of 2)

poser²

[ poh-zer ]

/ ˈpoʊ zər /

noun

a question or problem that is puzzling or confusing.

Origin of poser

First recorded in 1580–90; pose² + -er¹

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How to use poser in a sentence

Poser argued that the close relationship may have prevented Crocs from seeking out the best deal when selling its products.
Crocs Stock Falls on Critical Research Report|Edward Ferguson|August 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
To make matters worse, Poser noted what he regards as a conflict of interest that may be influencing sales decisions at Crocs.
Crocs Stock Falls on Critical Research Report|Edward Ferguson|August 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I would much rather pay to hear what Bruce Jenner has to say than that poser starlet.
Best of the Beast Comments|The Daily Beast|January 15, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Hawker was quite capable of submitting a poser of this kind to his own bishop, Dr. Phillpotts.
Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall|Robert S. Hawker

"I don't know: it's a poser to me," replied Herman, as he seated himself under the shelter of the top-gallant forecastle.
Down the Rhine|Oliver Optic
This was apparently a poser for Jarrow, who took his cigar out of his mouth, and was a full minute in framing a reply.
Isle o' Dreams|Frederick F. Moore
They say you're pooty good in larning folks the Bible: but I guess I can give you a poser.'
Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851|Various
He had often read and heard of the ways of trackers, and had imagined the art not so difficult; but here was a poser.
The Hero of Panama|F. S. Brereton

British Dictionary definitions for poser (1 of 2)

poser¹

/ (ˈpəʊzə) /

noun

a person who poses

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

British Dictionary definitions for poser (2 of 2)

poser²

/ (ˈpəʊzə) /

noun

a baffling or insoluble question

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