hincty

American

[hingk-tee] / ˈhɪŋk ti /

Or hinkty

adjective

Slang.

hinctier, hinctiest

conceited or snobbish.

Etymology

Origin of hincty

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

Example Sentences

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“Hincty, that’s why. Comes from handling money all day. You notice that? How people who handle money for a living get stuck-up? Like it was theirs instead of yours?”

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