“Pretentious? ___?” NYT Crossword Clue
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Updated Sep 17, 2024
“Pretentious? ___?” NYT Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to “Pretentious? ___?” NYT for the September 17, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.
Hints
- Answer Contains 3 letters
- Start with M and end with I.
- Possible solutions are MAI,MAGI,MOI.
Answer
The answer to the “Pretentious? ___?” NYT crossword clue is "MOI."
The crossword clue "Pretentious? ___?" with the answer "MOI" refers to a playful or self-aware comment about one's own pretentiousness. The phrase "Pretentious? Moi?" is a humorous and ironic expression popularized by the French actor and singer Maurice Chevalier.
In this context, "moi" is the French word for "me," and the phrase translates to "Pretentious? Me?" It suggests that the speaker is either feigning surprise at being considered pretentious or is poking fun at the idea of being labeled as such. This clue plays on the idea of self-deprecation and irony, highlighting the contrast between the accusation of pretentiousness and the speaker's own response.
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