Snooty: meaning, definitions and examples
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snooty
[ ˈsnʊti ]
describing a person
Showing disapproval or contempt towards others, often due to a perceived superiority in social status or taste.
Synonyms
arrogant, haughty, pretentious, snobbish.
Examples of usage
- He always acts snooty towards people he considers beneath him.
- The snooty waiter looked down on us for ordering tap water instead of wine.
describing a place or atmosphere
Having an air of exclusivity or pretentiousness, often associated with high social class or luxury.
Synonyms
elitist, exclusive, sophisticated, upscale.
Examples of usage
- The snooty country club only accepted members with prestigious backgrounds.
- The boutique had a snooty vibe that made some customers uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "snooty" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arrogante
🇮🇳 घमंडी
🇩🇪 hochnäsig
🇮🇩 sombong
🇺🇦 зарозумілий
🇵🇱 zarozumiały
🇯🇵 お高く止まった
🇫🇷 hautain
🇪🇸 altanero
🇹🇷 kibirli
🇰🇷 거만한
🇸🇦 متعجرف
🇨🇿 domýšlivý
🇸🇰 namyslený
🇨🇳 自大
🇸🇮 domišljav
🇮🇸 sniðugur
🇰🇿 тәкаппар
🇬🇪 ამაყი
🇦🇿 təkəbbürlü
🇲🇽 altanero
Etymology
The word 'snooty' originated in the early 20th century, possibly as a blend of 'snotty' and 'nooty.' It likely evolved from the idea of someone looking down their nose at others, reflecting a sense of superiority or arrogance. Over time, 'snooty' has become commonly used to describe people, places, or things that exhibit an air of haughtiness or exclusivity.
See also: snoot, snootily, snootiness.