English Explanatory Dictionary

give oneself airs

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To act pretentiously, or in a snobbish manner; to swagger.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-give oneself airs.wav

Word forms

give oneself airs gives oneself airs giving oneself airs gave oneself airs given oneself airs

Synonyms

put on airs

Related words

airs and graces
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