How do you use "Posh" in a sentence?

They live in a very posh area. She speaks with a posh accent. That restaurant is too posh for my wallet.

Posh

Q: What does "Posh" mean?

Upper class; elegant and expensive Describes someone or something associated with wealth, refinement, and upper-class tastes. Can be admiring or slightly mocking depending on tone.

Slang Term British ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Upper class; elegant and expensive

上流的，高雅而昂贵的

De clase alta; elegante y caro

上流階級的な、高級で上品な

상류층의, 고급스러운, 우아한

Describes someone or something associated with wealth, refinement, and upper-class tastes. Can be admiring or slightly mocking depending on tone.

形容与财富、精致和上层阶级品味相关的人或事物。根据语气，可以是赞美也可以是略带嘲讽。

Describe a alguien o algo asociado con la riqueza, el refinamiento y los gustos de la clase alta. Puede ser admirativo o ligeramente burlón según el tono.

裕福さ、洗練、上流階級の趣味に関連するものや人を表す。口調によって称賛にも軽い揶揄にもなる。

무언가 또는 누군가가 상류층이거나, 비싸거나, 우아하게 세련된 것을 묘사. 감탄, 중립, 또는 약간 비꼬는 뉘앙스가 될 수 있다.

Examples

They live in a very posh area.
他们住在一个很高档的区域
Viven en una zona muy elegante
彼らはとても高級な地域に住んでいる
그들은 아주 고급스러운 지역에 살고 있다.
She speaks with a posh accent.
她说话带着上流社会的口音
Habla con un acento pijo
彼女は上品なアクセントで話す
그녀는 상류층 억양으로 말한다.
That restaurant is too posh for my wallet.
那家餐厅对我的钱包来说太高档了
Ese restaurante es demasiado pijo para mi bolsillo
あのレストランは私の財布には高級すぎる
그 레스토랑은 내 지갑 사정에는 너무 고급이다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: everyday, informal

Tone: can be admiring or mocking

✓ Do Say

Very posh
非常高档
muy pijo
すごく上品
정말 고급스럽다
Bit posh
有点高档
un poco pijo
ちょっと高級
상류층 억양이네
Too posh
太高档了
demasiado pijo
高級すぎる
고상한 척하는 거야?

✗ Don't Say

N/A—universally understood in UK
无特别注意事项，在英国家喻户晓
Sin restricciones: universalmente comprendido en el Reino Unido
特に注意点なし。イギリスでは誰でも知っている表現
특별히 주의할 점 없음, 영국에서는 누구나 아는 표현

Common Mistakes

Americans may not fully understand class implications

Origin & History

Origin disputed. Popular myth claims it stands for 'Port Out, Starboard Home' (best cabins on ships to India), but this is likely false. More probably from Romani 'posh' (half) referring to money, or simply slang evolution.

Etymology: Disputed: possibly Romani posh (money) or slang

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century onwards

Generation: All generations

Social background: Used by all classes about upper class

Pop culture: Posh Spice; British media

Regional notes: Quintessentially British term.

Variations

PoshPoshnessDead posh