Pronunciation: /ˈhɔɪti ˈtɔɪti/
adjective Hoity toity is an adjective used to describe someone who is pompous or pretentious.
A1 She thought the fancy restaurant was too hoity toity for her taste.
A2 The snobbish attitude of the guests at the party made her feel uncomfortable and hoity toity.
B1 The exclusive country club had a reputation for being hoity toity and unwelcoming to new members.
B2 The designer boutique had a hoity toity atmosphere that intimidated some customers.
C1 Despite his hoity toity demeanor, he was actually quite down-to-earth and approachable.
C2 The hoity toity socialite turned up her nose at anyone she deemed beneath her social status.
adverb Hoity toity can also be used as an adverb to describe an action done in a pretentious or showy manner.
A1 She walked hoity toity into the room, looking very elegant.
A2 The cat pranced around the house hoity toity, as if it owned the place.
B1 The new manager acted hoity toity towards her colleagues, thinking she was better than them.
B2 The wealthy socialite always carried herself hoity toity at events, flaunting her expensive jewelry.
C1 Despite his humble background, he never let his success make him hoity toity towards others.
C2 The famous actress was known for her hoity toity attitude on set, demanding only the best treatment.
formal The hoity-toity guests at the gala turned up their noses at the buffet selection.
informal I can't stand those hoity-toity people who think they're better than everyone else.
slang She's always acting all hoity-toity just because she has a fancy car.
figurative His hoity-toity attitude is like a shield that keeps people at a distance.
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