hincty
or hink·ty
[ hingk-tee ]
/ ˈhɪŋk ti /
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adjective, hinc·ti·er, hinc·ti·est.Slang.
conceited or snobbish.
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Origin of hincty
1920–25; of obscure origin; compare-cty in dicty
Words nearby hincty
hinau, Hinault, Hinayana, Hinayanist, Hinckley, hincty, hind, Hindafell, hindbrain, Hindemith, Hindenburg
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