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TOO BIG FOR ONE'S BREECHES

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogantplay

Example:

they're snobs--stuck-up and uppity and persnickety

Synonyms:

bigheaded; persnickety; snooty; snot-nosed; snotty; stuck-up; too big for one's breeches; uppish

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Adjectives

Similar:

proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)

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