Simple Definition of posh

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posh

adjective

posher; poshest
informal
1
: very attractive, expensive, and popular
They live in a posh neighborhood.
I stayed at a posh [=elegant, luxurious] hotel.
2
British : typical of people who have high social status
a posh accent
The family is very posh.

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