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How to pronounce highfalutin
“highfalutin” pronunciation in American English
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“highfalutin” in real sentences
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of highfalutin slightly absurd.
The 92nd Street Y
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We've done most of the highfalutin stuff.
British Library
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>> Stephen: YOU ARE DOING HIGHFALUTIN DANIEL DAY-LEWIS DOCUMENTARIES.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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So this isn't kind of the most highfalutin,
US National Archives
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