airs

/ˈer/

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin aer, from Greek aēr air

noun

  1. the mixture of invisible odorless tasteless gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the earth; also : the equivalent mix of gases on another celestial object (such as a planet)

  2. a light breeze

  3. breath

pose air airs affectation mannerism mean an adopted way of speaking or behaving. pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others. air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life.

verb

  1. to expose to the air for drying, purifying, or refreshing : ventilate —often used with out

  2. to expose to public view or bring to public notice

  3. to transmit by radio or television

express vent utter voice broach air mean to make known what one thinks or feels. express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces. vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

plural noun

  1. —used to describe an overly superior or proud way of behaving.