snobby

[ snob-ee ]

adjective

, snob·bi·er, snob·bi·est.

1. condescending, patronizing, or socially exclusive; snobbish.

Other Words From

• snobbi·ly adverb
• snobbi·ness snobbism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of snobby¹

First recorded in 1840–50; snob + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“I must say it’s fun to play these snobby older ladies. It’s always more fun to be obnoxious,” Sternhagen told The Times in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s responsible for changing the way we read Woolf, in the States at least — from this snobby upper-crust crazy lady to this radical pacifist and socialist.

From Los Angeles Times

"Dad was a massive whisky fan, quite snobby about them actually," his daughter Kate says.

From BBC

We are the more successful/healthy of all the siblings and are perceived as snobby.

From Washington Post

Gilman, for his part, specialized in eviscerating takedowns that now feel snobby or mean.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• arrogant
• pretentious
• snobbish