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- noun The state or condition of being
posh .
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Examples
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It gives the cookies a certain 'poshness' that semi sweet chocolate would not be able to.
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It gives the cookies a certain 'poshness' that semi sweet chocolate would not be able to.
Archive 2008-04-01 2008
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I blogged here, here, here and here that I believe Boris Johnson to be a dream opponent for the Labour party and their in-house broadcaster, the BBC and how his "poshness" and being an ex-Etonian would be targeted relentlessly by them.
The Labour attacks on Boris Johnson & "Posh Tories" Not a sheep 2007
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*Finally, can I briefly mention the cartoon I picked to symbolise "poshness" and "elitism" with this post pictured above.
How Posh Are You? Kerron Cross 2006
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One would hope due to the "poshness" of the Grand Floridian to have a better experience.
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I think many people feel that this "poshness" is at least more honest than the New Labour culture which for all its protestations of egalitarianism and hipness, was actually incredibly exclusive.
Politics news, UK and world political comment and analysis | guardian.co.uk 2009
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There’s a certain kind of poshness and intelligence about the actress that’s natural, but her casting as the blond unattainable beauty works; her long, flaxen tresses and sad eyes reminded us of Great Expectations (in a good way!).
Sara Vilkomerson's Guide To This Week's Movies: Phoenix Rising, We Hope! 2009
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We were looking forward to experiencing the poshness of the Hilton.
Do It Myself Blog – Glenda Watson Hyatt » 2009 » October 2009
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He added: "They think to show how smart they are by picking holes in the programme to promote their own poshness and to show that their knowledge is greater than your knowledge."
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He is designing private houses of stupendous but well-tempered poshness in Kensington and Oxfordshire.
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