posh
UK: pɒʃ | US: pɑːʃ
adj. elegant, stylish, or luxurious (often implying wealth or high social status)
adj. (British informal) smart or fashionable in a way associated with the upper class
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The origin of "posh" is debated, with no definitive evidence. The most popular folk etymology claims it derives from the acronym "P.O.S.H." (Port Out, Starboard Home), referring to wealthy British travelers booking shaded cabins on ships to India to avoid sun exposure. However, this theory lacks historical proof. Linguists suggest it may originate from early 20th-century slang, possibly linked to Romani "posh" (half) or obsolete English "posh" (a dandy). Its modern meaning solidified in British English to describe affluent elegance.
She wore a posh designer dress to the gala.
The hotel lobby looked incredibly posh with its marble floors and crystal chandeliers.
His posh accent revealed his upbringing in an elite boarding school.
They dined at a posh restaurant overlooking the Thames.
The magazine featured posh interiors from London’s wealthiest neighborhoods.