tof|fee-nosed
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tof·fee-nosed — … Useful english dictionary
toffee-nosed — tof|fee nosed [ tafi,nouzd ] adjective BRITISH INFORMAL behaving as if you are more important than other people, especially because you come from a higher social class … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
toffee-nosed — tof′fee nosed adj. brit. brit. sl. conceited • Etymology: 1920–25 … From formal English to slang
toffee-nosed — /taw fee nohzd , tof ee /, adj. Brit. Slang. stuck up; conceited; pretentious: a toffee nosed butler; a toffee nosed shop. [1920 25] * * * … Universalium
