Slang

posh

This page is about the slang term posh

British English

Meaning

high-class, stylish

For example

  • Sarah's got a really posh accent. She must be from an upper-class family.

  • I don't understand why Joanne wants to stay in posh hotels all the time. It's such a waste of money!

Variety

This is typically used in British English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz

If you rent an apartment in a posh neighbourhood, you will

a. pay very little

b. pay a lot

c. pay in cash
a) pay very little b) pay a lot c) pay in cash
posh

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Contributor: Matt Errey