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airs

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛɹz// UK //ˈeəz// airs

n. a way of behaving that seems too proud or important. You use this when someone acts like they are better than others.

n. an affected or haughty manner of behaving; pretentious self-importance. Typically used in the plural form.


SIMPLE

She has terrible airs about her job.

CONTEXTUAL

The new manager put on airs, refusing to sit with the rest of the team at lunch.

COMPLEX

His sudden airs of sophistication were transparent to the old staff, who remembered when he was just another eager intern.

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