| Word | Give yourself airs |
|---|---|
| Description | Act pretentiously or snobbishly 1948 Christopher Bush : The Case of the Second Chance : It was said she gave herself airs and it was also hinted that she was no better - as they say - than she might be. Air in the sense of an affected manner has been current since the mid 17th century From the early 18th century the plural form has been more usual in this derogatory sense Act pretentiously or snobbishly 1948 Christopher Bush : The Case of the Second Chance : It was said she gave herself airs and it was also hinted that she was no better - as they say - than she might be. Air in the sense of an affected manner has been current since the mid 17th century From the earl |
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