hifalutin
adjective
hi·fa·lu·tin
less common spelling of highfalutin
1
: pretentious, fancy
highfalutin people
2
: expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means : pompous
giving a highfalutin speech
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“Hifalutin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hifalutin. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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