uppish, persnickety, too big for one's breeches

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  1. uppish
    (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
  2. persnickety
    characterized by excessive attention to trivial details
  3. too big for one's breeches
    (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
  4. meek
    humble in spirit or manner
  5. menial
    relating to unskilled work, especially domestic work
  6. pocket-sized
    small enough to be carried in a garment pocket
  7. unpretentious
    not behaving in an artificial way to impress others; natural
  8. coy
    affectedly shy especially in a playful or provocative way
  9. pocketable
    small enough to be carried in a garment pocket
  10. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  11. swollen-headed
    characteristic of false pride
  12. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  13. disdainful
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  14. house-proud
    proud of your house or its furnishings or upkeep
  15. purse-proud
    proud or arrogant because of your wealth
  16. shabby-genteel
    trying to maintain dignity and self respect despite shabbiness
Created on 五月 16, 2009

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