Hankty

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Aloof; snobbish.
  2. 2
    Overbearing; pompous.

Synonyms

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airyaloofarrogantauthoritarianbig-headedbiggity

Etymology

Unknown. Perhaps from hank + -ed + -y.

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