"hincty" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: hinctier [comparative], more hincty [comparative], hinctiest [superlative], most hincty [superlative]
Etymology: Unknown. Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-adj|er|more}} hincty (comparative hinctier or more hincty, superlative hinctiest or most hincty)
  1. Snobbish; conceited. Synonyms: hinkty Related terms: hankty
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