Transcription
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- [snif-ee]
- /ˈsnɪf i/
- /ˈsnɪf.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [snif-ee]
- /ˈsnɪf i/
Definitions of sniffy word
- adjective sniffy inclined to sniff, as in scorn; disdainful; supercilious: He was very sniffy about breaches of etiquette. 1
- adjective sniffy disdainful, snobbish 1
- adjective sniffy Someone who is sniffy about something does not think it is of high quality, perhaps unfairly. 0
- adjective sniffy contemptuous or disdainful 0
- adjective sniffy characterized by or having a tendency to sniff 0
- adjective sniffy contemptuous; disdainful 0
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Origin of sniffy
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; sniff + -y1
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Parts of speech for Sniffy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sniffy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sniffy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sniffy
adj sniffy
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- biggety — conceited or self-important.
- cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
- dismissive — indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture.
- haughty — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
adjective sniffy
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
- overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
Antonyms for sniffy
adjective sniffy
- accepting — amenable; open: She was always more accepting of coaching suggestions than her teammates.
See also
Matching words
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