adjective
Hoity toity is an adjective used to describe someone who is pompous or pretentious.
adverb
Hoity toity can also be used as an adverb to describe an action done in a pretentious or showy manner.
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The hoity-toity guests at the gala turned up their noses at the buffet selection.
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I can't stand those hoity-toity people who think they're better than everyone else.
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She's always acting all hoity-toity just because she has a fancy car.
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His hoity-toity attitude is like a shield that keeps people at a distance.