[ˌhʌɪfəˈluːt(ɪ)n], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (especially of speech, writing, or ideas) pompous or pretentious
(e.g: you don't want any highfalutin jargon)


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Origin:
mid 19th century (originally US): perhaps from high + fluting (present participle of flute)