Snootiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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snootiest

 

[ หˆsnuหtiษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing people

The term 'snootiest' is a superlative form of 'snooty', which describes someone who behaves in a haughty, condescending, or pretentious manner, often because they consider themselves to be more sophisticated or of higher social status than others. Such individuals may look down upon others and exhibit an air of superiority. They often take pride in their social status and may care little for the feelings or opinions of those they perceive as inferior.

Synonyms

arrogant, pretentious, snobbish

Examples of usage

  • She was the snootiest person at the party, ignoring everyone who wasn't wearing designer clothes.
  • His snootiest remarks about the local art scene alienated many potential friends.
  • They were the snootiest couple in the neighborhood, boasting about their vacations in Europe.

Translations

Translations of the word "snootiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais esnobe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค˜เคฎเค‚เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am snobistischsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling sombong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนัะฝะพะฑััŒะบั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej snobistyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ใ‚นใƒŽใƒƒใƒ–ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus snob

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs snob

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en snob olan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์Šค๋…ธ๋น„ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุชูƒุจุฑู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejvรญce snobskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najsnobovejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅ‚ฒๆ…ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj snobovski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snobbaรฐist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ัะฝะพะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒกแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n snob

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs snob

Etymology

The word 'snooty' originates from British slang, derived from the word 'snoot', which itself means 'the nose' and implies a connotation of someone looking down their nose at others. First recorded in the early 19th century, the term 'snooty' gained popularity in describing individuals who adopt an attitude of superiority or elitism. Over time, 'snooty' evolved into a more general descriptor for those who exhibit snobbish behavior. The superlative form 'snootiest' began to be used to emphasize the extreme nature of such behavior, indicating individuals who are the most snooty among others. This term reflects social dynamics and class consciousness, often critiquing the behavior of those who distance themselves from others based on presumed higher status. In modern usage, it is often employed in discussions of social interactions within various contexts, such as schools, workplaces, and social gatherings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,321, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.