airs

British

/ ɛəz /

plural noun

affected manners intended to impress others (esp in the phrases give oneself airs, put on airs )

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At the bottom, it said, ‘Oh, by the way, it airs tonight.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“The Faithful: Women of the Bible” airs at 8 p.m.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Schilling first joined Mafs in her home country of Australia and later on the UK version of the show, which airs on E4.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Portrayed in youth by Grady Wilson, he grows up middle class in New Jersey as his mother resolves to raise him with the airs and graces of the gentry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

“Go and bring that boy down to his dinner, tell him it’s all right, and advise him not to put on tragedy airs with his grandfather. I won’t bear it.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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