Ponce (Noun)
Meaning 1
A man who is effeminate in his manner and fussy in the way he dresses.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The stereotype of a hairdresser being a ponce was proven wrong by the rough-around-the-edges owner of the salon.
- He was such a ponce that he spent an hour every morning priming his mustache.
- Despite being a self-proclaimed ladies' man, he had all the traits of a classic ponce, always preening in front of the mirror.
- The rest of the lads teased him for being a bit of a ponce due to his fondness for perfumed lotions and sparkly clothing.
- The rugby team captain had always seemed so tough and manly until his new flamboyant partner brought out his inner ponce.