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hoity-toity

hoi·ty-toi·ty [ hòytee tóytee ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. self-important: arrogant and self-important ( informal )

2. frivolous: silly, giddy, or frivolous
We were confronted by giggling, hoity-toity nonsense.

[Alteration and repetition of obsolete hoit "romp," origin ?]
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