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Snottiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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snottiest

 

[ ˈsnɑːtiːəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

negative description

The term 'snottiest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'snotty', which is used to describe someone who is excessively arrogant or conceited. It may describe behavior that is dismissive or insulting towards others. This word can also refer to a person who is overly self-important, exhibiting a sense of superiority. In contexts like social interactions, it may imply a judgment about someone's attitude or demeanor. The 'snottiest' individuals usually lack humility and can be perceived as intolerant of others' opinions.

Synonyms

arrogant, contemptuous, disdainful, haughty, supercilious

Examples of usage

  • She was the snottiest student in the class.
  • His snottiest remarks about her outfit were unnecessary.
  • Despite his talent, he was known for his snottiest attitude.
  • They always host the snottiest gatherings in their neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "snottiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais nojento

🇮🇳 सबसे गंदा

🇩🇪 am schleimigsten

🇮🇩 paling menjijik

🇺🇦 найогидніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej obleśny

🇯🇵 最も不快な

🇫🇷 le plus dégoûtant

🇪🇸 el más repugnante

🇹🇷 en iğrenç

🇰🇷 가장 역겨운

🇸🇦 الأكثر قذارة

🇨🇿 nejhnusnější

🇸🇰 najodpudivejší

🇨🇳 最令人厌恶的

🇸🇮 najbolj gnusen

🇮🇸 mest ógeðslegur

🇰🇿 ең жексұрын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე საზიზღარი

🇦🇿 ən iyrənc

🇲🇽 el más repugnante

Etymology

The term 'snotty' originated in the early 19th century and is derived from 'snot', which refers to mucus produced in the nasal passages. The use of the word 'snot' as a descriptor of someone needing to wipe their nose is metaphorically extended to describe someone who is rude, disrespectful, or overly self-important. It likely evolved from the association of a runny nose with something untidy or unrefined, leading to the characterization of 'snottiness' as an unpleasant trait. The transformation into a descriptor for arrogant behavior came about as a way to negatively label those who act superior, suggesting that such behavior is as undesirable as a child with a runny nose. The superlative 'snottiest' thus emphasizes extreme instances of such attitude.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,584, 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.