snobby

Meanings

• adjective

  Displaying or indicating haughty, arrogant, or contemptuous behavior towards people or things.

  - "She was snobby towards the waiters and expected them to cater to her every need."
  - "His snobby attitude made it difficult for him to make friends."
  - "The snobby rich kids looked down on the poor students."

• adjective

  Belonging to or representing a social elite or high society.

  - "The snobby private club only allowed members of the upper class to join."
  - "The snobby neighborhood was known for its expensive homes and elite residents."
  - "He tried to act snobby around his business partners to impress them."

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Synonyms

snobbish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snobby
bobby , lobby , mobby , robby

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Variants

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snobbier , snobbiest , snobby

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe someone who was overly fond of snuff, a type of tobacco. Over time, the term came to be associated with haughty or arrogant behavior.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'snobby' was first used in print in the early 1800s to describe someone who was overly fond of snuff.

2. In some parts of the United States, the term 'snobby' is used to describe someone who is overly concerned with their appearance or social status.

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Related Concepts

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1. arrogance: A feeling of self-importance or superiority, often expressed in contemptuous or haughty behavior.

2. pretentious: Affecting or attempting to affect an assumed importance or superiority, often with a false show.

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Culture

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The term 'snobby' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to describe individuals who display haughty or arrogant behavior towards others. It is often associated with high society and the upper class.

How to Memorize "snobby"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone with a smug expression, looking down on others with contempt. Imagine the way they carry themselves with an air of superiority.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the image of a snooty, aristocratic character from a novel or movie.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'snobby' sounds like 'noble' but with a negative connotation.

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