put on airs
Meaning
To become haughty, to assume a pretentious manner.
Synonyms
be pretentious
be stuck-up
be arrogant
put on an affected pose
queen it over
act superior
be self-important
act big
assume affectedly
look prim
assume importance
be overbearing
act in a boastful way
be priggish
be snobbish
display arrogance
display courage
behave superciliously
become full of oneself
become proud
be conceited
be haughty
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