2007-01-13 22:22:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
IT MEANS LIKE...ELEGANTE...VERY LUJO...DE CLASE SUPERIOR… ESPERANZA QUE AYUDA…
TAMBIÉN. .HERE ES “POSH”… LA MUJER.
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2007-01-13 23:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by bad to the bone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 you've a lot of pennies you're 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.
2007-01-13 22:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dhillon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we say someone's 'posh' we mean they prefer a high class life-style. For example, they would only go to a 'posh' hotel - that would be 5star+. They would prefer 'posh' clothes - expensive designer stuff. It's not really a compliment to say someone is 'posh', but it depends on how we say it, the tone of voice and our meaning generally. For instance, you could receive a lovely silk item as a gift, so if you say 'lovely, that's posh' or 'I feel really posh in this' with a genuine smile of pleasure, then it takes on a positive meaning. Hope I helped.
2007-01-13 22:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The absolute best of everything. An elegantly furnished and meticulously landscaped lawn of a world-class, designer home is considered "posh." It can be used to describe objects, people and places. A posh hotel would make guests feel like royalty.
2007-01-13 22:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Luxurious.
Meaning fashionable and expensive in modern language but has its origins from the docks of Boston. The trunks of the wealthy used to travel from Europe to America would carry the label "POSH", short for "portside out, starboard home." This phrase was used to indicate the side of the ship where the luggage should be placed to avoid exposure to the ocean sun.
2007-01-13 23:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by Elle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something like Port, Outbound...Starboard, Home. It's pertaining to the rich folks that were aboard cruiseliners back in the old days. Coming home, you wanted the richer people to get off the cruiseship first, and the less fortunate, later. Which is why when the ship came home, the Starboard side was up against the pier, to let the richer folks off first and return home.
2007-01-13 22:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sam I Am 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
posh is a description . similar to nice or great or ugly . It means what ever it is used with is much above ordinary. usually posh might refer to a very nice home .or possession. I think you are doing very good.
2007-01-13 23:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by Lowell R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oye!
Posh quiere decir: elegante, de mucho rumbo. Su origen es "Port out, starboard home" para evitar el sol de medio dia en tu camarote durante un cruzado de Inglaterra hacia el este.
2007-01-14 00:15:24 · answer #8 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best of the best...la creme de la creme...very upper class...It is thought that the word is derived from Port Outward Starboard Home or something like that...referring to the most desireable cabins on luxury ships.
2007-01-13 22:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess a synonym for "posh" is "chic" - in other words, "high class."
2007-01-13 22:34:22 · answer #10 · answered by Aleahnn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋