poser

Definition

A particularly difficult question or puzzle.

Etymology

From pose + -er.

Example Sentences

• "“Always so energetic, Hastings! And what precisely would you have me do?” This was somewhat of a poser, but I was not going to withdraw from my position."
• "Even as a child, she was a habitual poser of difficult questions."
• ""My boyfriend, or I should say, ex-boyfriend, used to be all dark and brooding with long, black hair, but now?!" [...] "Um, I'm pretty sure uniforms don't work that way. I think your ex might just be a big poser." "A fact I would be blissfully unaware of if not for these damn uniforms!""

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