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| hoi·ty-toi·ty [ hòytee tóytee ] |
adjective |
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1. self-important: arrogant and self-important
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informal
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2. frivolous: silly, giddy, or frivolous
 We were confronted by giggling, hoity-toity nonsense.
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| [Alteration and repetition of obsolete hoit "romp," origin ?] |
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