snobby
pronunciation
How to pronounce snobby in British English:
UK ['snɒbɪ]
How to pronounce snobby in American English:
US ['snɑbɪ]
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- Adjective:
- befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
Word Origin
- snobby (adj.)
- 1835, from snob + -y (2). Related: Snobbiness.
Example
- 1. Girls who are shy or reserved are often mistaken for being aloof or snobby .
- 2. But to people who don 't share their passion , foodies also can seem intimidating , judgmental , even snobby .
- 3. That was always the problem that people saw in snobby rich girls .
- 4. The worst part was , the jerk had one of those very phony , ivy league voices , one of those very tired , snobby voices .
- 5. Some people may not like you , but those snobby rich people instantly warm to you .