Meaning
A deliberately superior person; a person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an irritatingly arrogant or smug manner.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
UK 16th century. Of unknown origin. Earlier noun senses ("tinker" and "thief"), as hyponyms of "undesirable person", may have informed later senses ("conceited person").
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: