poast

English

Etymology

First sense is ancient; second sense probably first attested in c. early-2010s, but in common usage only as of the late 2010s. The spelling variant seems unexplained and may just be fanciful, or deliberately childish (compare memes like fren and groyper).

Noun

poast (plural poasts)

1. Obsolete form of post.
2. (humorous, Internet) A post on an internet site, especially associated with being "terminally online" or causing mischief, or other such tomfoolery.

Usage notes

Slang sense seems to often carry intense tongue-in-cheek connotations. Sometimes used plainly referring to the general "brand" of someone's content style. Seems to be linked to the concept of a shitpost, but more driven to a purpose than a superficial pastime or trolling.

Verb

poast (third-person singular simple present poasts, present participle poasting, simple past and past participle poasted)

1. Obsolete form of post.
2. (humorous) To post on an internet site, especially with ironic and/or mischievous intent. [from early 21st c.]

Anagrams

• A-post, Aptos, Ostap