Put on airs Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛɹz
PUT AWN AIRZ
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈeəz
PUT ON AIRZ
Definition
To act as if you are better or more important than others, usually in a way that seems fake or pretentious.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly old-fashioned or formal; used both seriously and teasingly. Commonly paired with 'stop' or 'don't.' Signals arrogance, snobbishness, or acting above others. Not literal; avoid using with actual clothing. Similar expressions: 'act superior,' 'get on your high horse.'
Spanish: presumir - darse airesPortuguese (BR): se achar - bancar o superiorPortuguese (PT): armar-se em importante - fazer-se importanteChinese (Simplified): 摆架子 - 装腔作势Chinese (Traditional): 擺架子 - 裝腔作勢Hindi: अहम दिखाना - घमंड दिखानाArabic: يتصنّع - يتظاهر بالتفوقBengali: আড়ম্বর করা - বড়াই করাRussian: важничать - строить из себя - задирать носJapanese: 気取る - 偉そうにするVietnamese: làm ra vẻ - lên mặtKorean: 거들먹거리다 - 잘난 척하다Turkish: üstten bakmak - kibirli davranmakUrdu: اکڑنا - رعونت دکھاناIndonesian: bersikap sok - berpura-pura hebat
Example Sentences
She always puts on airs at school.
basic
Don't put on airs just because you won the game.
basic
He likes to put on airs at family dinners.
basic
Whenever she meets new people, she starts to put on airs.
natural
He didn’t use to put on airs, but now he’s changed.
natural
Come on, no need to put on airs around us!
natural