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Meaning of highfalutin

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

highfalutin

Pronunciation:/ˈhaɪ.fəˌlu.tɨn/

noun

Definitions

  1. Pompous speech or writing.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.

    Example: His speech was very highfalutin.

    Synonyms:bombasthoity-toitypretentious