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Term: Poseurs

Definition:

A poseur refers to someone who adopts an affected attitude, manner, or style in order to impress or deceive others, usually by pretending to have more knowledge, skill, or sophistication than they actually possess.

Examples:

• Don't be fooled by his extravagant outfit, he's just a poseur trying to fit in with the trendy crowd.
• The infamous socialite was known for surrounding herself with poseurs who worshipped her superficial lifestyle.
• The music scene is often plagued by poseurs who imitate the style of successful bands without any genuine understanding of the genre.

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