What does hifalutin mean?
Definitions for hifalutin
ˌhaɪ fəˈlut nhi·fa·lutin
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Princeton's WordNet
grandiose, hifalutin, highfalutin, highfaluting, hoity-toity, la-di-daadjective
affectedly genteel
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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
Hifalutinnoun
see Highfaluting
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hifalutin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hifalutin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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