fantoosh

/ fænˈtuːʃ /

adjective

1. pretentious; ostentatious

Word History and Origins

Origin of fantoosh¹

C20: origin uncertain but perhaps from French fantoche or Italian fantoccino puppet

Example Sentences

The Scottish word “fantoosh” has a similar meaning – dating from the 1920s, it is used to describe anything showy or flashy, often disparagingly.

From The Guardian

The OED points to a 1936 article in Scots Magazine: “Ony sensible body wad be only too pleased if I washed their windows for naething, but jist because ye think yersel’ fantoosh, I’m no’ guid enough.”

From The Guardian