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highfalutin
/ˌhʌɪfəˈluːtɪn/
(also highfaluting, hifalutin)
adjective
informal
(especially of speech, writing, or ideas) pompous or pretentious.
Origin
Mid 19th century (originally US): perhaps from high + fluting (present participle of flute).
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"K.I.S.S."
was on the note his wife handed him as he began his speech. At first, he thought "how nice, a kiss for luck", but he looked again and saw the periods. "Keep it simple, stupid." Fred tried to keep from using all those highfalutin buzzwords during his talk.
