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highfalutin

/ˈhaɪ.fəˌlu.tɨn/

noun

Meaning

  • Pompous speech or writing.

adjective

Meaning

  • Self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.

    "His speech was very highfalutin."

Synonyms

bombast,
hoity-toity,
pretentious