verb
- past tense of ponce; to move or behave in an ostentatious or affected manner
- past tense of ponce; to obtain something by begging or borrowing without intention to repay
Usage: British informal; often used with 'about' or 'around'
Usage: British slang; often used with 'off'
Examples
- He ponced around the room in his new designer outfit.
- She ponced about the party, showing off her jewelry.
- He ponced off his friends for cigarettes all evening.
- They ponced around the mall without buying anything.
- He ponced a few quid from his mate for lunch.