snotty

[ snot-ee ]

adjective

, snot·ti·er, snot·ti·est.

1. Vulgar. of or relating to snot.
2. Informal. snobbish; arrogant; supercilious:

   a snotty kid.

snotty

/ ˈsnɒtɪ /

adjective

1. dirty with nasal discharge
2. slang.
   contemptible; nasty
3. snobbish; conceited

noun

1. a slang word for midshipman

Derived Forms

• ˈsnottily, adverb
• ˈsnottiness, noun

Other Words From

• snotti·ly adverb
• snotti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of snotty¹

First recorded in 1560–70; snot + -y ¹

Example Sentences

After being admonished by a snotty rich client because of slow work, John, taking the adage “you only live once” to heart, eggs the fellow’s house.

From New York Times

The play’s snotty actors, meanwhile, clearly consider their foe a proletarian rube and airily patronize him.

From New York Times

In the early 1990s, Jim White was a drumming journeyman, having pounded out rhythms in a string of loud and rabid bands with snotty names, like Feral Dinosaurs or Venom P. Stinger.

From New York Times

A mob, frothing for free waffle irons, starts a vicious stampede after they’re taunted by Jessica’s snotty group of friends, who sneaked into the store early.

From Los Angeles Times

Tamika asked with that snotty attitude and her head held up so high, you could see up her nose.

From Literature