posey

American  

[poh-zee] / ˈpoʊ zi /

Sometimes poserish

adjective

Informal.

1. characteristic of or being a poser, especially in being trendy or fashionable in a superficial way.

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posey British  

/ ˈpəʊzərɪʃ, ˈpəʊzɪ /

adjective

1. informal (of a place) for, characteristic of, or full of posers; affectedly trendy

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Etymology

Origin of posey

poser ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“It’s so iconically L.A. — the sexy mid-century modern house. When do you get Parker Posey, Gwyneth Paltrow and John C. Reilly in the same cast?”

From Los Angeles Times

Other stars across entertainment, including “Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet, “Teen Wolf” actor Tyler Posey and “Grey’s Anatomy” actor Kate Walsh all shared their condolences in the comments section of the family’s Instagram announcement.

From Los Angeles Times

Pratt’s wife, Gina Posey Pratt, said, “I don’t actually think the job was difficult for him. If it was, he didn’t show it.”

From The Wall Street Journal

My other inspiration in high school was actress Parker Posey.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet Vitello is the person that Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has tasked with revitalizing a squad that has missed the playoffs in four consecutive seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal