Definition for HOI'TY-TOI'TY

HOI'TY-TOI'TY, exclam. [HOI'TY TOI'TY.]

An exclamation denoting surprise or disapprobation, with some degree of contempt. Hoity toity, what have I to do with dreams? Congreve. [Qu. Ice. hauty, to leap.]

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