Hoity-toitily

//ˌhɔɪ.tiˈtɔɪ.tɪ.li// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a pompous or snobbish manner.

    ""It's none of your business," I said hoity-toitily."

Example

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""It's none of your business," I said hoity-toitily."

Etymology

From hoity-toity + -ly.

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