HIGHFALUTIN


Meaning of HIGHFALUTIN in English

[ ˌhʌɪfə'lu:tɪn ]

(also ~g -tɪŋ )

■ adjective informal pompous or pretentious.

Origin

C19 (orig. US): perh. from high + fluting (pres. participle of flute ).

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