Snootiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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snootiest
[ หsnuหtiษst ]
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:
๐ต๐น mais esnobe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคเคฎเคเคกเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช am snobistischsten
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling sombong
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนัะฝะพะฑััะบััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbardziej snobistyczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใในใใใใช
๐ซ๐ท le plus snob
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs snob
๐น๐ท en snob olan
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ์ค๋ ธ๋นํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ุชูุจุฑูุง
๐จ๐ฟ nejvรญce snobskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ najsnobovejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅฒๆ ข็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj snobovski
๐ฎ๐ธ snobbaรฐist
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ัะฝะพะฑ
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แกแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn snob
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.