snooty
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Adj — Acting superior to others; snobbish and haughty.
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Etymology
The adjective is derived from snoot (“(UK, dialectal, and slang) snout; nose”) + -y (suffix forming adjectives meaning ‘having the quality of’), probably referring to a snobbish person often having their nose in the air (that is, acting disdainfully towards others). Snoot is a dialectal variant of snout. The noun is de...
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What does “snooty” mean?
The word “snooty” means acting superior to others; snobbish and haughty. In plain terms, looking down on other people, like your nose is stuck in the air.
How do you pronounce “snooty”?
“Snooty” is pronounced SNOO-tee (/ˈsnuti/ in IPA).
How do you use “snooty” in a sentence?
Here is “snooty” used in a sentence: “The waiter at the fancy restaurant gave us a snooty look when we asked for ketchup.”
What part of speech is “snooty”?
“Snooty” is an adjective.