snobby

adjective

snob·​by ˈsnä-bē How to pronounce snobby (audio)
snobbier; snobbiest
: characterized by snobbery
a snobby brat
snobby neighborhoods

Examples of snobby in a Sentence

the snobby waiter gave me a withering look when I ordered the cheapest wine on the list
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Two from the Midlands who can’t get into the snobby London music scene and two in the London scene that are session musicians and on massive records. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 Though not as wealthy as his snobby alter ego, the Gen Z-er is doing more than OK. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025 Alyssa’s rich father from marrying his mean, snobby girlfriend. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025 Socially anxious and snobby, Victoria is dedicated to keeping her three children on the same affluent life path she's followed. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snobby

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snobby was in 1846

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“Snobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snobby. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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snobby

adjective
snob·​by ˈsnäb-ē How to pronounce snobby (audio)
snobbier; snobbiest
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