Snob: meaning, definitions and examples

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snob

 

[ snษ’b ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social interaction

A person who believes that their tastes in a particular area are superior to those of other people.

Synonyms

aristocrat, elitist, snoot, upstart

Examples of usage

  • He was such a snob that he refused to associate with anyone who didn't drive a luxury car.
  • Don't be such a snob about food, just because you prefer organic doesn't mean others can't enjoy fast food.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A person who imitates the manners, dress, and often the intellectual attitudes of the social elite.

Synonyms

fashionista, posh, pretender, wannabe

Examples of usage

  • She was considered a snob because she only wore designer labels and acted as if she were above everyone else.
  • The new intern is such a snob, always trying to impress with her expensive clothing and accessories.

Translations

Translations of the word "snob" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น snob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคฎเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Snob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ orang sombong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฝะพะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ snob

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒŽใƒƒใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท snob

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ snob

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท snob

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูƒุจุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snob

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ snob

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠฟๅˆฉๅฐไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ snob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snob

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะพะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snob

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ snob

Etymology

The term 'snob' originated in the late 18th century and was initially used to refer to a shoemaker or his apprentice. It later evolved to describe someone who looks down on those considered inferior in terms of social status, wealth, or taste. The concept of snobbery is deeply rooted in class distinctions and has been a subject of social critique for centuries.

See also: snobbery, snobbish, snobbishness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,729, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.