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- [snoo-tee]
- /ˈsnu ti/
- /ˈsnuː.ti/
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- [snoo-tee]
- /ˈsnu ti/
Definitions of snooty word
- abbreviation SNOOTY snobbish. 1
- adjective snooty snobbish, superior 1
- adjective snooty If you say that someone is snooty, you disapprove of them because they behave as if they are superior to other people. 0
- adjective snooty aloof or supercilious 0
- adjective snooty snobbish or exclusive 0
- adjective snooty haughty; snobbish 0
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Origin of snooty
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 Snooty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
snooty 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for snooty
adj snooty
- 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.
- bigheaded — Informal. an excessive estimate of one's importance; conceit.
- boastful — If someone is boastful, they talk too proudly about something that they have done or that they own.
- cavalier — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cavalier, you are criticizing them because you think that they do not consider other people's feelings or take account of the seriousness of a situation.
adjective snooty
- aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
- elitist — A person who believes that a system or society should be ruled or dominated by an elite.
- genteel — belonging or suited to polite society.
- gracious — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
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