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Definition of posh

posh

  • sassy, beyond sassy... incredibly choleric.
    That outfit is so posh!

    Last edited on Nov 08 2001. Submitted by Ray-z from New Berlin, WI, USA on Nov 08 2001.

  • The wealthy British chose not to expose their skin to harsh sunlight....thus sailing from England to India they would book their rooms....Port Out and Starboard Home...p o s h.

    Last edited on Sep 20 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 20 2016.

adjective

  • wealthy, upper-class, opulent, expensive. Chiefly British slang.
                                                                                                                                    

    Citation from "Episode 1", Little Britain (TV, 2004), Season 2 Episode 1 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

    Citation from "Funhouse", Lie To Me (TV), Season 3 Episode 9 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Jan 12 2011. Submitted by Dylan H. from Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK on Jun 17 2003.

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