hoity-toity. adjective. Definition of hoity-toity (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : thoughtlessly silly or frivolous : flighty. 2 : marked by an air of assumed importance : highfalutin a hoity-toity college professor The restaurant was too hoity-toity for my tastes. What is a synonym for hoity-toity?
synonyms for hoity-toity
- arrogant.
- dizzy.
- flighty.
- giddy.
- pretentious.
- silliness.
- snooty.
- thoughtless.
What is the definition of hoity?
adjective. : thoughtlessly silly or frivolous : flighty. What does Highty Tighty meaning?
highty-tighty. Snobbish. Uptight too good for others.
Who is the hoity toity?
Someone who’s hoity-toity is pretentious and snooty. If you speak to someone in a hoity-toity accent, they are going to assume that you’re a snob. What does it mean if something is pretentious?
a : making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing) the pretentious fraud who assumes a love of culture that is alien to him— Richard Watts. b : expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature pretentious language pretentious houses.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
What is the synonym of intuition?
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for intuition. feel, insight, instinct.
What is a synonym for snobby?
- aloof.
- arrogant.
- condescending.
- egotistic.
- elitist.
- haughty.
- high-and-mighty.
- high-flown.
How do you pronounce hoity toity?
Is hoity a Scrabble?
No, hoity-toity is not in the scrabble dictionary.
What is high falutin language?
What is Kilig in English?
Oxford English Dictionary describes kilig as a noun and an adjective. As a adjective, kilig means, Of a person: exhilarated by an exciting or romantic experience; thrilled, elated, gratified, or Causing or expressing a rush of excitement or exhilaration; thrilling, enthralling, captivating.
What does Pompus mean?
1 : excessively elevated or ornate pompous rhetoric. 2 : having or exhibiting self-importance : arrogant a pompous politician. 3 : relating to or suggestive of pomp or splendor : magnificent.
What is the meaning highty?
Expressing contemptuous surprise or annoyance; = hoity-toity.
What is Tightup?
: to become more strict or effective or to make (something) more strict or effective Security around the building has tightened up recently. They tightened up security around the building.
What is the correct meaning of the word tight?
1 : very closely packed or compressed a tight bundle a tight fist. 2 : fixed or held very firmly in place a tight jar cover. 3 : fitting too closely tight shoes. 4 : firmly stretched or drawn : taut Pull the rope until it’s tight. 5 : difficult to get through or out of I’m in a tight spot.
Does pretentious mean false?
characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter. making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious. full of pretense or pretension; having no factual basis; false.
Is pretense the same as pretentious?
As nouns the difference between pretentiousness and pretense is that pretentiousness is the quality of being pretentious while pretense is (us) a false or hypocritical profession, as, under pretense of friendliness.
How can I be pretentious?
12 guidelines on being pretentious
- Wear things from all over the world. …
- Accept compliments for looking good and dressing well. …
- Eat exotic food and refer to them with their local names. …
- Complain about problems that aren’t really problems. …
- Prepare a monologue about your workout. …
- Be an old soul and be proud.
What do you call a gut feeling?
Gut instinct, or intuition, is your immediate understanding of something; there’s no need to think it over or get another opinion—you just know. Your intuition arises as a feeling within your body that only you experience.
What word describes intuitive?
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for intuitive. instinctive, instinctual, intuitional.
What is the word for gut feeling?
An immediate or basic feeling or reaction without a logical rationale. hunch. intuition. impression. guess.
What does snobby girl mean?
1. One who despises, ignores, or is patronizing to those he or she considers inferior. 2. One who is convinced of his or her superiority in matters of taste or intellect.
Is snobbish and arrogant the same?
As adjectives the difference between snobbish and arrogant is that snobbish is having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors while arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
What makes someone snobby?
The Random House College Dictionary defines a snob as “A person who imitates, cultivates or slavishly admires those with social rank, wealth, etc, and is condescending to others.” and “A person who pretends to have social importance, intellectual superiority, etc.” Now, that’s a snob.
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