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Uncertain. Perhaps an alteration of sedate (see quotation below) or another word. Attested from the 20th century.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: Acting snobbish, arrogant, or superior; uppity; perceived to be trying to associate with a higher social class. Full definition →
Uncertain. Perhaps an alteration of sedate (see quotation below) or another word. Attested from the 20th century.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.