Posse
noun
A group of people who come together for a common purpose, especially for support or protection.
The sheriff called up a posse to track down the outlaw.
Often appears as...
- posse comitatus
- gather a posse
noun
A group of friends, or a gang associated with hip hop culture.
His posse was always with him whenever he went to a party.
Often appears as...
- roll with a posse
- hip hop posse
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
noun
A group of people who come together for a common purpose, especially for support or protection.
The sheriff called up a posse to track down the outlaw.
Often appears as...
- posse comitatus
- gather a posse
noun
A group of friends, or a gang associated with hip hop culture.
His posse was always with him whenever he went to a party.
Often appears as...
- roll with a posse
- hip hop posse
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally, 'posse' referred to a group summoned by law in the past. This usage is less common today.
In wild west movies, you might see the sheriff form a posse to pursue outlaws.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Purpose
'Posse' implies a strong sense of unity and shared mission among the group members.
To organize the town festival, a posse of volunteers was formed.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Formation
A posse often comes together temporarily to achieve a specific goal and may disband after.
A posse of neighbors quickly gathered to help find the missing dog.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally, 'posse' referred to a group summoned by law in the past. This usage is less common today.
In wild west movies, you might see the sheriff form a posse to pursue outlaws.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Purpose
'Posse' implies a strong sense of unity and shared mission among the group members.
To organize the town festival, a posse of volunteers was formed.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Formation
A posse often comes together temporarily to achieve a specific goal and may disband after.
A posse of neighbors quickly gathered to help find the missing dog.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Originally, 'posse' referred to a group summoned by law in the past. This usage is less common today.
In wild west movies, you might see the sheriff form a posse to pursue outlaws.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Purpose
'Posse' implies a strong sense of unity and shared mission among the group members.
To organize the town festival, a posse of volunteers was formed.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Formation
A posse often comes together temporarily to achieve a specific goal and may disband after.
A posse of neighbors quickly gathered to help find the missing dog.
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Cicadas: The dormant...
In fact, if you happen to be using a chain saw or a lawn mower, male cicadas will flock to you, thinking that you're one of them. Now, like most things in nature, the cicadas don't arrive without a posse. There are all sort of awesome and gross predators and parasites that come along with the buzzing bugs.
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The path to ending...
the weariness, the anger, the fear, the frustration, the terrorism that we've experienced in our communities. This is a time to huddle around a virtual campfire, with your posse, with your family, with your loved ones, with your network. It's not a time to be isolated or alone.
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From Repo Man to...
has cooperated with the bondsman they will explore their options to try and help him in this situation there is a couple things that can be done if the judge sets bail with a posse help him out of a into a high over bail form he could have a cash bail to where it's got
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The family structure of...
you can see him in the middle. He's got a huge posse, his following reveres him. And it's very interesting how very good leaders, very good dominant individuals know how to titrate the carrot and the stick. This guy's a master at it, and there's other bullies out there
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Lemon Andersen performs...
check out my victims hangin' around. Maybe I'll get lucky and find easy prey. Got to get some new gear. There's no other way. I'm ready and willing. I'm packing my gun. This is serious business. This ain't no fun. And I can't have my posse laughin' at me.
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The Last Line of Defense...
fire and what's going on I don't know what happened but we're right at that hole-in-the-wall cabin the hole in the walls right there I'm thinking maybe the posse was closing in on them and a gunfight soon
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Gang Warfare for the...
their own imposing posse so when the ground crew and the banded brothers meet the terms are by no means friendly no one wants to make the first move the ground crew appear confident
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Epic Zebra Fight For...
There's another setback. The females were being followed... a posse of young males. every one a rival.
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Best of African Animals...
females were being followed a posse of young males everyone arrival
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Easy DIY projects for...
Yeah, but he's changing so -- we're a part of his posse. Thank you.
Video examples
Cicadas: The dormant...
In fact, if you happen to be using a chain saw or a lawn mower, male cicadas will flock to you, thinking that you're one of them. Now, like most things in nature, the cicadas don't arrive without a posse. There are all sort of awesome and gross predators and parasites that come along with the buzzing bugs.
Video examples
The path to ending...
the weariness, the anger, the fear, the frustration, the terrorism that we've experienced in our communities. This is a time to huddle around a virtual campfire, with your posse, with your family, with your loved ones, with your network. It's not a time to be isolated or alone.
Video examples
From Repo Man to...
has cooperated with the bondsman they will explore their options to try and help him in this situation there is a couple things that can be done if the judge sets bail with a posse help him out of a into a high over bail form he could have a cash bail to where it's got
Video examples
The family structure of...
you can see him in the middle. He's got a huge posse, his following reveres him. And it's very interesting how very good leaders, very good dominant individuals know how to titrate the carrot and the stick. This guy's a master at it, and there's other bullies out there
Video examples
Lemon Andersen performs...
check out my victims hangin' around. Maybe I'll get lucky and find easy prey. Got to get some new gear. There's no other way. I'm ready and willing. I'm packing my gun. This is serious business. This ain't no fun. And I can't have my posse laughin' at me.
Video examples
The Last Line of Defense...
fire and what's going on I don't know what happened but we're right at that hole-in-the-wall cabin the hole in the walls right there I'm thinking maybe the posse was closing in on them and a gunfight soon
Video examples
Gang Warfare for the...
their own imposing posse so when the ground crew and the banded brothers meet the terms are by no means friendly no one wants to make the first move the ground crew appear confident
Video examples
Epic Zebra Fight For...
There's another setback. The females were being followed... a posse of young males. every one a rival.
Video examples
Best of African Animals...
females were being followed a posse of young males everyone arrival
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Easy DIY projects for...
Yeah, but he's changing so -- we're a part of his posse. Thank you.
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Bernie Mac
American Actor
I've always been a reserved cat. When I play sports, there's people used to get mad at me because I didn't hang out and things like that. I've never been that kind of person. Nothing has changed in that regard. I've never been posse, and all that. I'm a quiet storm.
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Kristen Bell
American Actress
There are so few strong roles for women, especially young women. And Veronica is very serious but also very likable. She's a lone wolf, and it appeals to people that she isn't rich and doesn't have a lot of friends. No posse. She's just like you, like most of us.
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Christopher Meloni
American Actor
I love my lifestyle now, but at the end of nine months, you're toast. You are toast. It's like running a marathon. You can't think while you're doing it. Especially when different directors come in who are not part of the posse, the circle.
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Brene Brown
American Author
Social media has given us this idea that we should all have a posse of friends when in reality, if we have one or two really good friends, we are lucky.
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Gabriel Iglesias
American Comedian
I usually travel with a posse. I roll deep. I travel like a rapper, but without the artillery. We don't carry guns, we carry cookies.
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Gene Simmons
American Musician
I fly economy. I do often fly first class, but I don't travel with a posse, or bodyguard, or an assistant.
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Ziggy Marley
Jamaican Musician
I'd rather be by myself, really, than have, like, a million posse around me.
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Samuel Chase
American Judge
Summon me, then; I will be the posse comitatus; I will take them to jail.
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Rick Wilson
American Author
No bully ever turns down a free shot when his posse pins back your arms.
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Jeremy London
American Actor
I don't need to hang out in a posse and try to act cool.
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Bernie Mac
American Actor
I've always been a reserved cat. When I play sports, there's people used to get mad at me because I didn't hang out and things like that. I've never been that kind of person. Nothing has changed in that regard. I've never been posse, and all that. I'm a quiet storm.
Quote examples
Kristen Bell
American Actress
There are so few strong roles for women, especially young women. And Veronica is very serious but also very likable. She's a lone wolf, and it appeals to people that she isn't rich and doesn't have a lot of friends. No posse. She's just like you, like most of us.
Quote examples
Christopher Meloni
American Actor
I love my lifestyle now, but at the end of nine months, you're toast. You are toast. It's like running a marathon. You can't think while you're doing it. Especially when different directors come in who are not part of the posse, the circle.
Quote examples
Brene Brown
American Author
Social media has given us this idea that we should all have a posse of friends when in reality, if we have one or two really good friends, we are lucky.
Quote examples
Gabriel Iglesias
American Comedian
I usually travel with a posse. I roll deep. I travel like a rapper, but without the artillery. We don't carry guns, we carry cookies.
Quote examples
Gene Simmons
American Musician
I fly economy. I do often fly first class, but I don't travel with a posse, or bodyguard, or an assistant.
Quote examples
Ziggy Marley
Jamaican Musician
I'd rather be by myself, really, than have, like, a million posse around me.
Quote examples
Samuel Chase
American Judge
Summon me, then; I will be the posse comitatus; I will take them to jail.
Quote examples
Rick Wilson
American Author
No bully ever turns down a free shot when his posse pins back your arms.
Quote examples
Jeremy London
American Actor
I don't need to hang out in a posse and try to act cool.
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