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Meaning of Pecksniffery | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Hypocritical or sanctimonious behaviour or language.

uncountable

Examples

“Dangerous stuff. The worst kind of cant and pecksniffery.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Pecksniffianism Pecksniffism pecky cypress PEComa Pecor Pecora Escarpment

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