Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoity-toity
adjective
/ˈhɔɪti ˈtɔɪti/
Definition
A term used to describe someone who is arrogant, pretentious, or affectedly superior.
Examples
- The hoity-toity guests at the party ignored the common folks.
- Her hoity-toity attitude made her unpopular among her peers.
Meaning
Hoity-toity refers to a person who thinks they are better than others, often behaving in a snobbish or elitist manner.
Synonyms
- Snobbish
- Pompous
- Arrogant
