Vocabulary Entry

ponce

|noun • verb

noun

A man who is effeminate or pretentious in manner.

Example Sentences

"He was often teased at school for being a ponce."

"The character in the movie was a typical ponce, overly concerned with his appearance."

"In the novel, the ponce struggled to fit in with the rugged crowd."

verb

Example Sentences

"He tends to ponce around the party, trying to impress everyone."

"Stop poncing about and get to the point."

"They were accused of poncing when they exhibited their extravagant lifestyles."