もったいぶる
Meanings
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
1. to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity (Usually kana)
Other spellings
勿体ぶる
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
もったいぶる
Examples2
勿体振る
Don't give yourself airs.
市長
The mayor is a stuffed shirt.