Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ponce
noun
/pɒns/
Definition
A man who is overly concerned with his appearance and who behaves in a way deemed effeminate; a derogatory term for a man who is perceived as being flamboyant or pretentious.
Examples
- He dressed like a ponce, always wearing flashy clothes and expensive accessories.
- The party was filled with ponces trying to outdo each other with their outfits.
Meaning
The term is often used in British English to refer to a man who displays a style or manner perceived as exaggeratedly elegant or affected.
Synonyms
- fop
- dandy
- fancy pants
- flamboyant
