hincty

or hink·ty

[ hingk-tee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, hinc·ti·er, hinc·ti·est.

1. conceited or snobbish.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hincty¹

1920–25; of obscure origin; compare -cty in dicty

Example Sentences

“Hincty, that’s why. Comes from handling money all day. You notice that? How people who handle money for a living get stuck-up? Like it was theirs instead of yours?”

From Literature

Who had bad breath, who had nice clothes, who could dance, who was hincty.

From Literature