What does poseur mean?
A person who pretends to have a particular interest, attitude, or set of values, but does not genuinely possess them. A person who affects a particular style or attitude in order to impress others.
Example
"He was a poseur who claimed to be a connoisseur of fine art, but his knowledge was superficial at best."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.