adjective
snobbish
SNO-bihsh
Snobbish (adjective) means behaving like a snob; arrogantly looking down on people seen as less refined. Example: “His snobbish attitude toward casual diners annoyed the waitstaff.”
adjective
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Behaving like a snob; arrogantly looking down on people seen as less refined.
"His snobbish attitude toward casual diners annoyed the waitstaff."
How to use snobbish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActing superior and dismissive of people you consider beneath you.
Common pairings
snobbish attitude
a snobbish remark
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more snobbish
- Superlative
- most snobbish
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What does “snobbish” mean?
The word “snobbish” means behaving like a snob; arrogantly looking down on people seen as less refined. In plain terms, acting superior and dismissive of people you consider beneath you.
How do you pronounce “snobbish”?
“Snobbish” is pronounced SNO-bihsh (/ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “snobbish” in a sentence?
Here is “snobbish” used in a sentence: “His snobbish attitude toward casual diners annoyed the waitstaff.”
What part of speech is “snobbish”?
“Snobbish” is an adjective.
