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snoot

snoot

1 9.4
A person who acts as if they are better than other people and annoys them
  • noun
  • /snuːt/
  • Offensive
translation icon : snob
  • I merely suggest here that, while lawyers can learn a great deal from SNOOTs, the realities of law practice are not conducive to pure SNOOTiness.

Examples

  • The professor was such a snoot that he often dismissed students' ideas without giving them a fair chance.

  • - I heard what you said, you old sniffle-snoot.

    The Blue Bird (1940)

  • Whenever he spoke about art, his snooty attitude made it clear that he looked down on everyone else.

  • At the gallery opening, she felt out of place among the snoots who flaunted their expensive tastes.

Synonyms

snob
vssnoot
  • Offensive
72 5.1

A person who thinks they are better than others because of their social status or taste

shows condescension broadly, without focusing on social rank or taste
snot
vssnoot
  • Offensive
30 8.5

A rude, annoying child or young person who thinks they are better than others

is used for anyone acting condescending, not mainly young people
prig
vssnoot
  • Offensive
5 9.1

A person who thinks they are morally better than other people

is arrogant or condescending without insisting on moral correctness
sneerer
vssnoot
8.5

A person who shows dislike by making fun of others

expresses superiority more generally, not only through mockery
snubber
vssnoot
9.5

A person who ignores people to show dislike

displays disdain openly through arrogant behaviour rather than silent rejection

How Snobbish

elitist
23 6.8
snoot
  • Offensive
1 9.4
snob
  • Offensive
72 5.1

Surface Forms

snoot singular
snoots plural

Etymology

Snoot meaning a person who acts superior comes from the image of 'turning up your nose'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture someone with their snoot held high, looking down on others.