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Meaning of hoity toity | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR B2

Definitions

Interjection. [B2]

Examples

“Hoity toity, VVhat have⟳ I to do vvith his Dreams or his Divination—Body o' me, this is a Trick⟳ to defer Signing the Conveyance.”
“VVhy, here is nothing in the vvorld in this houſe but catter-vvavvling from morning till night, nothing but catter-vvavvling. Hoity toity! vvho have⟳ vve here?”
“"I have⟳ some reason⟳ to fear," interrupted Nicholas, "that before you leave⟳ here my career with you will have⟳ closed." […] "Why, he don't mean⟳ to say⟳ he's going!" exclaimed Mrs. Grudden, making her way towards Mrs. Crummles. "Hoity toity! nonsense."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

hoity-toity hola hold the phone hold tight holla hollo

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