Snooty: meaning, definitions and examples

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snooty

 

[ ˈsnʊti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,562, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.