Snooty: meaning, definitions and examples

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snooty

[ ˈsnʊti ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.