airs
/ɛəz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Affected manners intended to impress others.
Noun
Examples
She put on airs, pretending to be more sophisticated than she was.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “airs” mean?
Affected manners intended to impress others.
Is “airs” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.