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Definition of snooty

snooty

/ˈsnuː.ti/
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Adverb:snootily
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• adjective

1

Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class; snobbish or arrogant.

Example

"The boutique had a reputation for employs with a snooty attitude toward casual shoppers."

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• Rhymes for snooty

• Nearby Words

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snootily
snootiness
snooty
snooze
snoozer
snoozy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'snoot', a Scottish and northern English dialectal variant of 'snout' (from Middle English 'snoute'), evoking the image of turning one's nose up in disdain.

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