Youth Subculture Vocabulary

noun a person who pretends to be someone they are not, especially in order to impress others

adjective used to describe someone who is pretending to be someone they are not

• The artist was accused of being a poser by his peers for not truly understanding the art form.
• She's such a poser, always trying to act like she's into things she knows nothing about.
• Don't pay attention to him, he's just a poser trying to fit in with the cool crowd.
• In the world of fashion, being a poser can be a valuable skill for blending in with different styles.

noun a person who intentionally tries to be offensive or controversial in order to provoke a reaction

• The individual was often described as an edgelord due to their provocative and controversial statements.
• My friend thinks he's some kind of edgelord with his constant dark humor.
• That guy is such an edgelord, always trying to shock people with his edgy opinions.
• She navigated the delicate conversation like an edgelord, pushing boundaries without going too far.