snooty

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant; -Laurent Le Sage

Etymology

The adjective is derived from snoot (“(UK, dialectal, and slang) snout; nose”) + -y (suffix forming adjectives meaning ‘having the quality of’), probably referring to a snobbish person often having their nose in the air (that is, acting disdainfully towards others). Snoot is a dialectal variant of snout. The noun is derived from the adjective.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bigheaded, persnickety, snot-nosed, snotty, stuck-up, too big for one's breeches, uppish

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