hifalutin
adjective
hi·fa·lu·tin
less common spelling of highfalutin
1 : pretentious, fancy highfalutin people
2 : expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means : pompous giving a highfalutin speech
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