Using foreign words in an attempt to impress or show off one's intellect--when in actuallity it makes one look like a fool. Example: When Betty had recited the American national anthem in French, it was clear she was a lingual-vanitalist.
LINGUAL-VANITALIST
Meaning of LINGUAL-VANITALIST in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012