In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HIGHFALUTIN
grandiose, hifalutin, highfalutin, highfaluting, hoity-toity, la-di-da
(adjective) affectedly genteel
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
highfalutin (comparative more highfalutin, superlative most highfalutin)
(informal) Self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.
Synonyms: bombast, hoity-toity, pretentious
Usage notes
Said of people and writing.
Noun
highfalutin (uncountable)
(archaic) Pompous speech or writing.
Source: Wiktionary
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