Snobbish: meaning, definitions and examples

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snobbish

 

[ หˆsnษ’bษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Behaving in a way that shows a belief in one's superiority over others; condescending or patronizing.

Synonyms

arrogant, haughty, pretentious

Examples of usage

  • He was always making snobbish remarks about people who didn't share his taste in music.
  • Don't be so snobbish, everyone has their own unique qualities to offer.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Displaying an attitude of superiority in terms of wealth, taste, or social status.

Synonyms

elitist, snooty, uppity

Examples of usage

  • Her snobbish demeanor made it clear that she only associated with people from a certain social class.
  • The exclusive club had a reputation for its snobbish members who looked down on those they deemed unworthy.

Translations

Translations of the word "snobbish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esnobe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคฎเค‚เคกเฅ€ (ghamandฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช snobistisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sombong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะตั€ั…ะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ snobistyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐ—ๅ–ใฃใŸ (kidotta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท snob

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ snob

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท snob

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž˜๋‚œ ์ฒดํ•˜๋Š” (jallan chehaneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุฑูˆุฑ (maghrur)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snobskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ snobskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠฟๅˆฉ (shรฌlรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ snobovski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snobbaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะพะฑั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ (snoburi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snob

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ snob

Etymology

The word 'snobbish' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the term 'snob' which originally referred to a shoemaker or apprentice. Over time, the term evolved to describe someone who looks down on others perceived as inferior, especially in terms of social status or wealth.

See also: snob, snobbery, snobbishness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,571, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.