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poshest

poshest is the superlative form of posh.

Meaning of posh

Adjective

posh (comparative posher or more posh, superlative poshest or most posh)

  1. Associated with the upper classes.
    • She talks with a posh accent.
    Synonyms:
    upper-crust
  2. Stylish; elegant; exclusive; luxurious; expensive.
    • Near-synonym: plush
    Synonyms:
    high-end, plush
  3. (Northern England, Scotland, especially, offensive, usually) Snobbish, materialistic, prejudiced, under the illusion that one is better than everyone else.
    • We have a right posh git moving in next door.
    Synonyms:
    stuck-up

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Questions about poshest

What is poshest the superlative form of?
Poshest is the superlative form of posh.

Words near poshest in the dictionary

  1. poshening
  2. poshens
  3. posher
  4. poshes
  5. poshes up
  6. poshest
  7. poshier
  8. poshiest
  9. poshing
  10. poshing up
  11. poshintang

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