snotty
pronunciation
How to pronounce snotty in British English:
UK [ˈsnɒti]
How to pronounce snotty in American English:
US [ˈsnɑti]
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- Adjective:
- used colloquially of one who is overly conceited or arrogant
- dirty with nasal discharge
Word Origin
- snotty (adj.)
- 1560s, "full of snot," from snot + -y (2). Meaning "impudent, curt, conceited" is from 1870. Related: Snottily; snottiness. Snotnose "upstart" is from 1941; snotty-nose "contemptible fellow" is from c. 1600.
Example
- 1. I don 't want to use your snotty handkerchief !
- 2. The snotty gabby girl glared at me .
- 3. That 's my business . Don 't get snotty !
- 4. She 's got a rather snotty manner which can be a bit off-putting .
- 5. He used to be a snotty boy at the elementary school .