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posh neighborhood

[/pɒʃ ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/]
noun phrasepl: posh neighborhoods
bairro chique
1. An affluent, upscale residential area characterized by expensive properties, high-quality amenities, and residents of high social status
They moved to a posh neighborhood on the Upper East Side.
Eles se mudaram para um bairro chique na Upper East Side.
2. A fashionable and exclusive district known for elegance and sophistication
The posh neighborhood is known for its Victorian mansions and tree-lined streets.
O bairro chique é conhecido por seus casarões vitorianos e ruas arborizadas.
NYC Slang
ritzy neighborhood, swanky area, fancy digs
Synonyms
upscale neighborhoodaffluent areaexclusive districtfancy neighborhoodelite neighborhood
Antonyms
poor neighborhoodrun-down areadisadvantaged districtslum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro chique
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
bairro nobre
Common alternative in São Paulo, particularly for traditional upscale areas
Rio de Janeiro
bairro de luxo
Frequently used in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
bairro elegante
Preferred usage in Portugal; 'bairro nobre' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

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