Where does “posh” come from?
Posh is of uncertain origin, possibly from Romani posh, which derives from Old Armenian փոշի meaning dust or powder.
posh (English): Associated with the upper classes; Stylish,...
Definitions
- Associated with the upper classes; Stylish,...
Ancestry of “posh”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Romani | posh | dust |
| 2 | Old Armenian | փոշի | dust |
Words derived from “posh”