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Here we are at another word of the week and this week it is the word “highfalutin”
The meaning is pompous or pretentious
A little more detail.
Pretentious, fancy. highfalutin people. : expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means : pompous. giving a highfalutin speech.
Definitely have heard this one. :)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness I haven’t heard this word in decades! It’s strange how some words are no longer used like it once was. Hmmm, I think I will start using this word more!
ReplyDeleteNot often, but certainly know it. Wonder where it came from.
ReplyDeleteRita........That's good
ReplyDeleteDebby......I know it isn't heard much now days
Chris......I have no idea from whence it came