Hoitytoity

Translation of "hoitytoity" into Russian

Noun

hoitytoity

hoitytoities pl

Countable noun meaning pretentious behaviour; often used with the definite article.

All that hoitytoity won’t impress the committee.

Всё это высокомерие не произведёт впечатления на комиссию.

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Adjective

/ˌhɔɪ.tiˈtɔɪ.ti/

hoitytoity

more hoitytoity Comp.

most hoitytoity Super.

Used attributively and predicatively to describe someone or something as haughty or pretentious.

Her hoitytoity sister refused to sit with us.

Её высокомерная сестра отказалась сидеть с нами.

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Interjection

hoitytoity

Obsolete or humorous exclamation expressing mild surprise or disapproval.

Вот ещё!

выражение лёгкого возмущения или недовольства

"Hoitytoity!" he cried when he saw the mess.

"Вот ещё!" — воскликнул он, увидев беспорядок.

Additional translations

Ну-ну!

Noun

Pretentious or haughty behaviour; affected airs.

All that hoitytoity won’t impress the committee.

Adjective

Affecting an attitude of superiority; conceited or haughty.

She gave the waiter a hoitytoity look and turned away.

Interjection

An exclamation of mild surprise, disapproval, or mock indignation.

"Hoitytoity!" he cried when he saw the mess.