snobbery

American  

[snob-uh-ree] / ˈsnɒb ə ri /

noun

plural

snobberies

1. snobbish character, conduct, trait, or act.

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Etymology

Origin of snobbery

First recorded in 1825–35; snob + -ery

Example Sentences

But stripped of the luxury of snobbery, the two became thick as the thieves they now were, at least according to the Third Reich.

From Literature

All these differences contributed to a distinct class awareness, and even snobbery, in some of the young women who joined Marina Raskova’s regiments.

From Literature

My feeling remains, no less than before, that this represents a piece of unthinking snobbery on the part of the Society.

From Literature

There was no latent snobbery in us; we didn’t find any in them.

From Literature

“Inverted snobbery, more like. I simply don’t see any good reason for our trooping off to partake of the bounty of the Lady of the Manor. We’re perfectly all right here.”

From Literature

Related Words

• arrogance
• pretension