hoity-toitily
English
Etymology
From hoity-toity + -ly.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌhɔɪ.tiˈtɔɪ.tɪ.li/
Audio (AU): (file)
Adverb
hoity-toitily (comparative more hoity-toitily, superlative most hoity-toitily)
- In a pompous or snobbish manner.
- 2001, Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones's Diary: A Novel, page 36:
- "It's none of your business," I said hoity-toitily.
Related terms
Translations
in a pompous or snobbish manner
|