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   hoity-toity

   /hɔɪtɪˈtɔɪti/

   adjective

   • 1. haughty or snobbish: "the moneyed, hoity-toity inhabitants of the island"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as noun in the sense ‘boisterous or silly behaviour’, then as adjective meaning ‘lively and playful’): from obsolete hoit ‘indulge in riotous mirth’, of unknown origin.

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   May 24, 2024 · The meaning of HOITY-TOITY is thoughtless giddy behavior. How to use hoity-toity in a sentence. When Should You Use hoity-toity?

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   HOITY-TOITY definition: 1. behaving as if you are better or more important than other people 2. behaving as if you are…. Learn more.

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   HOITY-TOITY meaning: 1. behaving as if you are better or more important than other people 2. behaving as if you are…. Learn more.

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   Hoity-toity definition: assuming airs; pretentious; highfalutin; haughty. See examples of HOITY-TOITY used in a sentence.

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   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › hoity-toityHoity-toity - definition of hoity-toity by The Free Dictionary

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   Hoity-toity is an informal adjective that means pretentious, haughty, or pompous. It can also mean giddy or flighty. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this word.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word hoity-toity, which can be a noun, adjective, adverb, or interjection. Find out its origin, synonyms, translations, and examples from literature and history.