adj
snotty
adj
1
Covered in or full of nasal mucus.
"The toddler had a snotty nose all week with his cold."
2
Rude and arrogant in a superior, dismissive way.
"The clerk gave us a snotty reply when we asked for a refund."
How to Use Snotty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literally runny-nosed, or figuratively rude and stuck-up.
When to use it
Informal in both senses.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
snotty nose
snotty remark
snotty attitude
Word Forms
snottier comparative, snotties plural, snottiest superlative
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