Hoity-toity (Adjective)
Meaning
Affectedly genteel.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The wealthy socialite was known for her hoity-toity attitude towards people she considered to be beneath her status.
- The aristocrat's husband was particularly hoity-toity and often corrected people's pronunciation of obscure words.
- At the high-end boutique, the sales associate had a hoity-toity demeanor that made many customers feel uneasy.
- Some critics described the gourmet chef as hoity-toity due to his excessive use of French culinary terms.
- The hotel's hoity-toity manager was notorious for being extremely particular about the etiquette of the guests.