hoity-toity

/ˌhɔɪ.tiˈtɔɪ.ti/ · adjective

Meaning

Pompous, self-important and snobbish.
Giddy; merry; noisy.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

pretentious(English)highfalutin(English)grandiose(English)hifalutin(English)highfaluting(English)la-di-da(English)airs and graces(English)urbanity(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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