poseur

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(pō zʉr′)

noun

a person who assumes attitudes or manners merely for their effect upon others

Origin: Fr

See poseur in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
One who affects a particular attribute, attitude, or identity to impress or influence others.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from poser, to pose

Origin: , from Old French; see pose1

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