biggity

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big·gi·ty

also big·ge·ty (bĭg′ĭ-tē)

adj. Informal

Self-important; conceited.

[From big.]

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biggity

(ˈbɪɡɪtɪ)

adj, -tier or -tiest

informal conceited

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big•gi•ty

or big•ge•ty

(ˈbɪg ɪ ti)

adj. Southern U.S.

conceited or self-important.

[1875–80; big + -ity, probably as in uppity]

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As Dito struts down the street taking big long strides in front of Mommy and Daddy, Dad often says, "Look how biggety! He's so proud and biggety, what a big little man!" Daddy wants Davidito to have all the love that he ever needed and wanted and didn't get.

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I just sat up there looking all biggety and braggerty like I knew what was going on."