Poss

/pɑːs/
noun

A short form of 'possibility'.

There's a poss we might go to the beach this weekend.
Visual representation of "poss" - A short form of 'possibility'.

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A short form of 'possibility'.

There's a poss we might go to the beach this weekend.
Visual representation of "poss" - A short form of 'possibility'.

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "poss"
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

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There's a poss we could see the new movie tonight.
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Informal Texts

Often seen in texts or chats as a quicker way to type 'possibility'.

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Hey, is there a poss you can pick me up later?
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Not Universal

While it's used globally, some English speakers may not recognize it.

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I mentioned 'poss' to my cousin in Australia, and he was confused.
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
There's a poss we could see the new movie tonight.
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Informal Texts

Often seen in texts or chats as a quicker way to type 'possibility'.

Illustration for Informal Texts
Hey, is there a poss you can pick me up later?
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Not Universal

While it's used globally, some English speakers may not recognize it.

Illustration for Not Universal
I mentioned 'poss' to my cousin in Australia, and he was confused.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
There's a poss we could see the new movie tonight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Texts

Often seen in texts or chats as a quicker way to type 'possibility'.

Illustration for Informal Texts
Hey, is there a poss you can pick me up later?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Universal

While it's used globally, some English speakers may not recognize it.

Illustration for Not Universal
I mentioned 'poss' to my cousin in Australia, and he was confused.
Visual representation of the word "Poss"

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Video examples

Colonizing Mars PIPE...

expensive so you can maximize what you can bring so finding a place in a low elevation in the right latitude for for solar and water so as far north as possible for what about as far south as poss

Video examples

Colonizing Mars PIPE...

expensive so you can maximize what you can bring so finding a place in a low elevation in the right latitude for for solar and water so as far north as possible for what about as far south as poss

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