How to Pronounce "give airs"
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɛɹz
GIV AIRZ
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈeəz
giv AIRZ
Definition
To act as if you are more important or superior than other people, usually in an arrogant or pretentious way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɛɹz
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈeəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV AIRZ
UK
giv AIRZ
Listen in Context
He likes to give airs around his friends.
Don't give airs just because you won.
She started to give airs after her promotion.
People don't really like it when you give airs at parties.