What does hifalutin mean?

Definitions for hifalutin
ˌhaɪ fəˈlut nhi·fa·lutin

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. grandiose, hifalutin, highfalutin, highfaluting, hoity-toity, la-di-daadjective

    affectedly genteel

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  1. hifalutin

    Hifalutin is an adjective that refers to a language, attitude, or behavior that is pompous, pretentious, or deliberately attempting to impress through the use of grand or sophisticated terminology. It typically describes something considered unnecessarily elaborate or high-class.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Hifalutinnoun

    see Highfaluting

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hifalutin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hifalutin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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