The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LA-DI-DA
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result LA-DI-DA
- Toffee-nosed woman drawn to another not all there?
- . Superior American performed in US city
- . Posh boy gets the girl
- Posh car carries old princess
- Paula did appear somewhat pretentious
- Aladdin almost ridiculously pretentious
- Posh boy and girl
- Boy and girl being pretentious
- Affectedly genteel inspector in foreign car
- Stuck-up, left lying next to one in desi hang-out
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The straight part
We know that "pretentious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pretentious = la-di-da.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does LA-DI-DA mean?
LA-DI-DA adjective- Of or from the upper class of society.
- Affecting upper-class or superior airs.
- (mildly) Expression of disdain for pretension or haughtiness.
- Not a care in the world (used in a sing-song voice, for childhood rhymes)