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snooty
adjective \ˈsnü-tē\
: having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people
snoot·i·ersnoot·i·est
Full Definition of SNOOTY
1
: looking down the nose : showing disdain
2
: characterized by snobbery <a snooty store>
— snoot·i·ly \ˈsnü-tə-lē\ adverb
— snoot·i·ness \ˈsnü-tē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SNOOTY
1919
Related to SNOOTY
- Synonyms
- aristocratic, elitist, high-hat, persnickety, potty, ritzy, snobby, snobbish, snotty, toffee-nosed [chiefly British]
SNOOTY Defined for Kids
snooty
adjective \ˈsnü-tē\
snoot·i·ersnoot·i·est
Definition of SNOOTY for Kids
: rude and arrogant especially to people from a lower class
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