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snoot Synonyms
Another word for snoot
Choosing another word for snoot depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person's or animal's nose or snout (used informally or humorously).
Usage Example
"The curious dog poked its wet snout through the gap in the garden fence."
Strongest
snout
nose
Strong
schnoz
muzzle
proboscis
• noun (Context 2)
An arrogant, pretentious, or snobbish person who looks down on others.
Usage Example
"He refused to attend the gala because he thought the guests were a bunch of pretentious snoots."
Strongest
snob
Strong
elitist
highbrow
prig
• noun (Context 3)
A grimace or facial expression of contempt made by wrinkling or cocking one's nose.
Usage Example
"She gave a haughty sneer and walked out of the room without saying a word."
Strong
sneer
grimace
• verb (Context 4)
To treat someone with disdain, arrogance, or snobbish contempt.
Usage Example
"The veteran actors snooted the newcomers throughout the first week of rehearsals."
Strongest
snub
look down on
Strong
slight
disdain
spurn
Opposites of snoot
The opposite of snoot shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
welcome
embrace
respect
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Snoot. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/snoot