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- US Pronunciation
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- [snoo-tee]
- /ˈsnu ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [snoo-tee]
- /ˈsnu ti/
Definition of snootiness word
- abbreviation SNOOTINESS snobbish. 1
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Origin of snootiness
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; snoot + -y1
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Parts of speech for Snootiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
snootiness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
snootiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for snootiness
noun snootiness
- aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
- condescension — Condescension is condescending behaviour.
- exclusivity — The state of being exclusive.
- haughtiness — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
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