Where does “hoity-toity” come from?
hoity-toity (English) comes from English hoit — To play the fool; to behave thoughtlessly and...
hoity-toity (English): Pompous, self-important and snobbish; Giddy;...
Definitions
- Pompous, self-important and snobbish; Giddy;...
Ancestry of “hoity-toity”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | hoit | To play the fool; to behave thoughtlessly and... |
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