| / English Dictionary |
SNOOTY
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
Irregular inflected forms: snootier , snootiest
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
Example:
they're snobs--stuck-up and uppity and persnickety
Synonyms:
bigheaded; persnickety; snooty; snot-nosed; snotty; stuck-up; too big for one's breeches; uppish
Classified under:
Similar:
proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)
Derivation:
snoot (a person regarded as arrogant and annoying)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
