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TOO BIG FOR ONE'S BREECHES
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Dictionary entry overview: What does too big for one's breeches mean?
• TOO BIG FOR ONE'S BREECHES (adjective)
The adjective TOO BIG FOR ONE'S BREECHES has 1 sense:
1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
Familiarity information: TOO BIG FOR ONE'S BREECHES used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• TOO BIG FOR ONE'S BREECHES (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
Synonyms:
bigheaded; persnickety; snooty; snot-nosed; snotty; stuck-up; too big for one's breeches; uppish
Context example:
they're snobs--stuck-up and uppity and persnickety
Similar:
proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)
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