Posh
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very classy or sophisticated
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The word means [rich], [aristocratic], [wealthy], loaded, fancy, [toff], toffee nosed, upper crust, well off, or well to do. The origin of this word actually derives from an old [Romany] [Gypsy] slang word for pennies, i.e. if youve a lot of [pennies] youre well to do, rich, etc. In this light, the word posh can be used as a term of light hearted derision. Please note: a wrong but often repeated even on this website is the urban myth is that the word POSH orginated from Port Out Starboard Home - based on based on the position of the more expensive cabins on a passenger ships from England to India - but this is actually nonesense whch has been commonly repeated.
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one of the [spice girls], one of very few people in the world who from different camera angles can look white, asian, or hispanic
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Elegant or stylishly luxurious.
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[snobby], [snooty], nose [in the air], etc.
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