poseur

[US]/pəʊˈzɜ:r/
[UK]/po'zɝ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. someone who behaves in an affected or unnatural way.

Example Sentences

He's such a poseur, always pretending to be someone he's not.

She saw through his poseur act and didn't fall for it.

The poseur tried to impress everyone with his fake accent.

Don't be a poseur, just be yourself.

His poseur behavior was a turn-off for many people.

She dismissed him as a poseur trying too hard to fit in.

The poseur's fake persona was eventually exposed.

He's a poseur who thinks he's better than everyone else.

The poseur's arrogance was off-putting to those around him.

She saw right through his poseur facade and called him out on it.

Real-world Examples

That was meant exclusively for one specific rich poseur.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 1

Except then you'd have to out yourself as a diminutive, suburban poseur.

Source: Kylie Diary Season 2

There can be no poseurs in Andy's world.

Source: Kylie Diary Season 2

From falling into the flannelled arms of that pretentious poseur?

Source: Gossip Girl Season 5

More like poseurs in their 20s.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 1

All you other rich poseurs, just continue with the '90s!

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 1

Well, I'm glad you're enjoying them, because if I can't convince Tristan Cassidy that I am not some poseur, then that's what I'll be making for the rest of my life.

Source: Kylie Diary Season 2

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