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hincty

American  
[hingk-tee] / ˈhɪŋk ti /
Or hinkty

adjective

Slang.
hinctier, hinctiest

  1. conceited or snobbish.

Etymology

Origin of hincty

1920–25; of obscure origin; compare -cty in dicty

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