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Definition of snootiness

snootiness

/ˈsnuː.tɪ.nəs/
snoot · i · ness
Adverb:snootily
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Adjective:snooty
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1

The quality or attitude of being aloof, arrogant, or contemptuously superior toward others; snobbishness.

Example

"The restaurant had an air of pretentious snootiness that made casual diners feel unwelcome."

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• Rhymes for snootiness

• Nearby Words

snoopy
snoot
snootily
snootiness
snooty
snooze
snoozer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'snooty' plus the suffix '-ness', ultimately deriving from the Scots and northern English dialect word 'snoot' (snout or nose), alluding to the gesture of turning up one's nose in disdain.

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