airs
word · lemma: air
Definition
'Airs' refers to someone acting as if they are more important or superior than others. It is often used in phrases like 'put on airs' to describe someone who behaves in a pretentious or arrogant way.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in the expression 'put on airs'. Informal and often slightly negative. Describes arrogance or a false sense of superiority. Not related to 'air' meaning the atmosphere or a tune.
Spanish: aires (actitud) - presume (comportarse de manera superior)Portuguese (BR): ares (arrogância) - pose (atitude superior)Portuguese (PT): ares (arrogância) - pose (atitude superior)Chinese (Simplified): 摆架子 - 装腔作势Chinese (Traditional): 擺架子 - 裝腔作勢Hindi: गुरूर (अहंकार) - अकड़Arabic: تفاخر - تصنع
Example Sentences
She always puts on airs when she visits her rich friends.
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I don't like people who give themselves airs.
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Stop putting on airs and just be yourself.
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Don’t mind her, she’s just got her usual airs today.
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He started acting with airs after his promotion at work.
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If she drops the airs, she’s actually really nice.
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