tartufery

/tärˈtjoʊfəri, -ˈtʊfərɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

the practice of pretending to have a refined or discerning taste, especially in food and wine, while actually having little knowledge or appreciation

“His tartufery was exposed when he ordered a rare wine and couldn’t even pronounce the name correctly.”

Synonyms

  • gaucherie
  • pretentiousness

Antonyms

  • discernment
  • refinement