Hincty

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Acting snobbish, conceited, or unreasonably sensitive about one's dignity or social standing
2. Describing someone who puts on airs, looks down on others, or takes offense too quickly
3. Having a proud, touchy, or condescending manner that makes one seem superior and easily insulted

Etymology: Hincty is American slang for someone who is snobbish, haughty, or touchy about their status. Its ancestry is not established, so any link to older English words or other slang would be guesswork.

Synonyms: uppity, snooty, haughty

Antonyms: humble, modest