[də ot ɑ̃ ba], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- in a condescending or superior manner
(e.g: he never addressed his students de haut en bas)


Phrases:

Origin:
French, ‘from above to below’

[də ot ɑ̃ ba], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- condescending or superior in manner
(e.g: he has a certain de haut en bas style)


Phrases:

Origin:
French, ‘from above to below’