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snobbish

/ˈsnɑːbɪʃ/
snob · bish
Adverb:snobbishly
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1

Relating to, characteristic of, or behaving like a snob; having an offensive air of superiority toward those perceived to be of lower social status, wealth, or intellect.

Example

"She found the members of the exclusive country club to be unbearably snobbish and unwelcoming to newcomers."

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• Rhymes for snobbish

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snob
snobbery
snobbily
snobbish
snobbishly
snobbishness
snobby

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun 'snob' plus the suffix '-ish'. 'Snob' originally meant a cobbler or a person of the lower classes in late 18th-century British slang before shifting to mean someone who ostentatiously admires social superiors and despises perceived inferiors.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snobbish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snobbish
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