transitive. Similarly to make it with adjective complement. to make it coy (also nice, proud, quaint, stout, strange, tough): to behave in a coy…

intransitive. To claim or make pretensions, to assume or attempt arrogantly, to be or do something. Obsolete.

to take state upon one: to observe ceremonial pomp and splendour; to assume an appearance of grandeur or dignity; to affect superiority, give…

intransitive. With with. To taunt or assume a superior attitude over (a person) in respect of something. Obsolete. rare.

transitive. to gentilize it: to act as though one is of superior social status; to act the gentleman. rare.

transitive. to state it: to live in a luxurious or ostentatious style; to live or behave as befits a person of high or higher rank. Obsolete.

to give oneself airs: to assume an unnatural or affected manner, esp. an unjustified air of superiority.

to put on airs = to give oneself airs at phrases 1a.

high horse n. to mount (also ride) the high horse (colloquial): said of a person affecting airs of superiority, or behaving pretentiously or…

colloquial (originally U.S.). to put on (the) dog: to make a stylish or flashy display, to assume pretentious airs.

colloquial (now chiefly Irish English). In plural. Pretensions, affectations; ambitions or desires beyond what might be expected of one's social…

Conceit, arrogance, swagger; pretentiousness, affectation; insincerity. Frequently in negative constructions, and in to put on side: to put on…

slang. to have a roll on and variants: (in English public schools) to have an arrogant demeanour; to walk with a swagger. Now historical.

An object resembling the external ear. to put (or pile) on lugs, to put on airs. U.S. slang.

intransitive. To act in a conceited or pretentious manner, to show off; = to put on side at side, n.2 Also with about.

U.S. colloquial. to put on the Ritz: to make a show of wealth or luxury; to behave ostentatiously or haughtily.