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- Dictionaryhigh·fa·lu·tin/ˌhīfəˈlo͞otn/
adjective
- 1. (especially of speech, writing, or ideas) pompous or pretentious: informal "you don't want any highfalutin jargon"
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Jul 1, 2012 · Highfalutin means pretentious, fancy, or pompous, often in reference to language or speech. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology, and history of this word from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Highfalutin means trying to seem very important or serious, but without having a good reason for doing so and looking silly as a result. Learn more about this informal adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences.
Highfalutin definition: seeming or trying to seem superior, important, etc.; pompous; pretentious.. See examples of HIGHFALUTIN used in a sentence.
Someone who's highfalutin thinks they're much fancier than other people. Your highfalutin cousin likes to sound impressive by using words like perspicacious and abnegation, though she doesn't really know what they mean.
Highfalutin means pompous or pretentious, often used to describe language or behavior. Find the origin, usage, and translations of this informal adjective, as well as related words and antonyms.
Highfalutin means pompous or pretentious, often used to mock someone who tries to sound important or complicated. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of highfalutin with Collins Dictionary.
(US, informal) Self- important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical; tending to show off or hold oneself in unduly high regard. It's only a matter of time before some highfalutin developer builds a huge hotel and ruins the scenery. Wiktionary. Synonyms: la-di-da. highfaluting. hifalutin. hoity-toity. grandiose. tumid. rhetorical. magniloquent.
