gave oneself airs

A form of give oneself airs — To act pretentiously, or in a snobbish manner; to swagger.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of give oneself airs
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APA

gave oneself airs. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20oneself%20airs

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“gave oneself airs.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20oneself%20airs. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gave oneself airs,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20oneself%20airs.

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