snooty

English

Etymology

From snoot +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsnuː.ti/

Adjective

snooty (comparative snootier, superlative snootiest)

  1. pompous; snobbish; inclined to turn up one's nose
    Sir Sydney was an arrogant, snooty, bigoted prig, so it was with some satisfaction that I wrote out his parking ticket.
    Sissi was a very snooty and spoiled girl with clear social problems.
  2. elite; exclusive
    Her parties were snooty affairs; custom designed cocktail dresses that cost more than a decent luxury car were de rigueur.

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  • See also Thesaurus:arrogant

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