Pretentious talk refers to language that is designed to impress others through its complexity, sophistication, or the use of obscure references, often at the expense of clarity. It can come across as showy or insincere, as the speaker may prioritize style over substance. This type of communication can alienate listeners who find it unnecessarily elaborate or elitist. Ultimately, pretentious talk often aims to elevate the speaker's status rather than foster genuine understanding.
Pompous or pretentious talk or writting
"jacasser" = jabber, yap"jargon" = jargon, obscure talk as if for specialists"jaser" = gossip, prattle (used for the geese's talk)
The Yiddish word for pretentious is "feygelekh."
The old man was a very pretentious fellow.
To get pretentious
pretend
pseud
She pretended she's someone else when she saw her ex.She was so pretentious during the party, everyone tried to avoid her.
False
Pretentiously
I would describe it as pretentious gobbledygook.
HelLA - 2014 Pretentious Hollywood 1-4 was released on: USA: 2014