posh

[pɒʃ]

posh Definition

• 1. elegant, fashionable, and expensive
• 2. typical of or belonging to the upper class

Using posh: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "posh" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She always wears posh clothes.

• Example

  They live in a posh neighborhood.

• Example

  The hotel was very posh and luxurious.

posh Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for posh

• stylish
• chic
• classy

Antonyms for posh

• shabby
• cheap
• unfashionable

Phrases with posh

• posh accent

  an accent that is typical of or associated with the upper class in Britain

  Example

  He spoke with a posh accent that made him sound very refined.

• posh spice

  a nickname for Victoria Beckham, a former member of the Spice Girls and a fashion designer known for her elegant style

  Example

  Posh Spice was always the most stylish member of the group.

• posh frocks

  expensive and elegant dresses, typically worn on formal occasions

  Example

  The guests were all dressed in their posh frocks for the wedding.

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Summary: posh in Brief

'Posh' [pɒʃ] describes something that is elegant, fashionable, and expensive, often associated with the upper class. It can refer to clothing, neighborhoods, or hotels, as in 'She always wears posh clothes.' 'Posh' can also be used to describe a person, as in 'They live in a posh neighborhood.'