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hoity-toitily

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK, US: /ˌhɔɪ.tiˈtɔɪ.tɪ.li/
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adv

Meaning 1

In a pompous or snobbish manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From hoity-toity + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: koppavasti — in a pompous or snobbish manner
  • French: avec un air de duchesse — in a pompous or snobbish manner
  • French: pompeusement — in a pompous or snobbish manner
  • French: avec un air supérieur — in a pompous or snobbish manner
  • Spanish: pomposamente — in a pompous or snobbish manner