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snootily

/ˈsnuː.tɪ.li/
snoot · i · ly

Adjective:snooty
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1

In a snobbish, arrogant, or disdainfully superior manner; in a way that shows contempt for those perceived as inferior.

Example

"The maitre d' looked at our casual clothes and snootily informed us that the restaurant was fully booked."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the informal adjective 'snooty,' which comes from 'snoot,' a Scots and northern English dialectal variant of 'snout' (referring to the habit of turning one's nose up in disdain).

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