/poʊˈsuːz/ (poh-SOOZ)

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who poses for artists, often a professional model.

“She worked as a poseuse for the famous painter in the 19th century.”

2. noun

A person who assumes a certain posture or attitude, especially in a way that is considered pretentious or affected.

“The poseuse on the Instagram influencer’s account was criticized for being overly dramatic.”