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  2. Hubris - Wikipedia

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    The Oxford English Dictionary defines "arrogance" in terms of "high or inflated opinion of one's own abilities, importance, etc., that gives rise to presumption or excessive self-confidence, or to a feeling or attitude of being superior to others [...]." [24] Adrian Davies sees arrogance as more generic and less severe than hubris. [25]

  3. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...

  4. Chutzpah - Wikipedia

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    The Polish word hucpa (pronounced [ˈxut͜spa]) is also derived from this term, although its meaning is closer to 'insolence' or 'arrogance', and so it is typically used in a more negative sense instead of denoting a positive description of someone's audacity. [18] Similarly, the German form of "chutzpah" is Chuzpe. [19]

  5. Arrogance (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    Arrogance, or hubris, is a personality quality of extreme or excessive pride. Arrogance or Arrogant may also refer to: Music. Arrogance (band), an American rock ...

  6. 14 Phrases to Instantly Lift Someone’s Spirits, According to ...

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    Emphasizing that your support isn’t dependent on any of those things helps lift a person’s spirits because they know you accept them just as they are. 6. “Let’s go do something ...

  7. Condescension - Wikipedia

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    Condescension or Condescendence is a form of incivility wherein the speaker displays an attitude of patronizing superiority or contempt.Condescension "is associated with a patronizing attitude, and with other negative words such as divisive, heartless, arrogant, high-handed, [and] dictatorial". [1]

  8. Psychopathy - Wikipedia

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    Arrogant and deceitful interpersonal style: impression management or superficial charm, inflated and grandiose sense of self-worth, pathological lying/deceit, and manipulation for personal gain. Deficient affective experience : lack of remorse or guilt, shallow affect (coldness and unemotionality), callousness and lack of empathy, and failure ...

  9. Singlish vocabulary - Wikipedia

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    Used to describe a snobbish and arrogant person. 2. Used to describe a "high class", well-to-do or sophisticated person. ayam – (From Malay, lit. 'chicken') Used to describe someone who is easily intimidated. ay / aye / ayy – (From American slang) To express a bit of ‘yeah’ feeling.