"Sloaney" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈsləʊni/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈsloʊni/ [General-American] Forms: Sloanier [comparative], Sloaniest [superlative]
Rhymes: -əʊni Etymology: From Sloane Square. Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} Sloaney (comparative Sloanier, superlative Sloaniest)
  1. (British, informal) Posh. Wikipedia link: Sloane Square Tags: British, informal Related terms: Sloanie, Sloane Ranger
    Sense id: en-Sloaney-en-adj-qstQxitR Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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