posy sniffer

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

An effeminate man.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Buster, the boys say you are a posy sniffer and they'll take the leggin's to you if they catch you wearing dresses.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An environmental activist.

Register: derogatory, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “posy sniffer” mean?

An effeminate man.

Is “posy sniffer” formal or informal?

posy sniffer is generally derogatory, slang.