Poss Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpɔs

PAWSS

UK

pɒs

POSS

Definition

An informal, shortened way of saying 'possible' or 'possibly' in casual speech or online chat.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in texting, social media, or very casual conversation, rarely in spoken formal English. Not accepted in academic writing. Most common as 'it's poss' or 'def poss'. Avoid in professional or formal settings.

• Spanish: posible (forma abreviada, informal)
• Portuguese (BR): possível (forma abreviada, informal)
• Portuguese (PT): possível (forma abreviada, informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 可能（俚语缩写）
• Chinese (Traditional): 可能（俚語縮寫）
• Hindi: संभव (छोटा, अनौपचारिक रूप)
• Arabic: ممكن (اختصار غير رسمي)
• Bengali: সম্ভব - সম্ভবত
• Russian: возможно
• Japanese: 可能（カノ） - かも
• Vietnamese: có thể
• Korean: 가능 - 아마
• Turkish: mümkün
• Urdu: ممکن - شاید
• Indonesian: mungkin

Example Sentences

Is it poss to finish this today?

basic

That's poss if we leave early.

basic

She said it's poss to get tickets online.

basic

I'm not sure, but it's poss we could meet tomorrow.

natural

Totally poss, let me check my schedule.

natural

It’s def poss we’ll be late if there’s traffic.

natural