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snobby

[snob-ee] / ˈsnɒb i /
ADJECTIVE
patronizing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrogant pretentious snobbish
STRONG
stooping
Antonyms
STRONGEST
humble unconceited
ADJECTIVE
snotty
Synonyms
WEAK
cheeky cocky conceited fresh haughty high-and-mighty highfalutin impertinent know-it-all la-di-da pompous pretentious puffed-up sassy self-important smart-alecky smug snippy snooty stuck-up uppity
ADJECTIVE
supercilious
Synonyms
WEAK
bossy cavalier cocky condescending contemptuous disdainful egotistic haughty high-and-mighty imperious insolent lofty nervy overbearing patronizing proud putting on airs scornful superior uppity vainglorious
Antonyms
WEAK
humble modest
ADJECTIVE
uppish
Synonyms
WEAK
aloof arrogant condescending egotistic elitist haughty high-and-mighty high-flown high-hat ostentatious overbearing patronizing persnickety pompous pretentious putting on airs remote sniffy snippy snooty snotty supercilious superior swanky tony uppity

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Cue another round of snobby harrumphing about the inclusion of non-Power 4 schools like James Madison and Tulane, as if those schools play on crabgrass fields with dirt patches and donkeys.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

The movie was loosely inspired by Vogue and Anna Wintour’s reign, and former staffers have said the long hours and snobby, high-pressure hierarchy weren’t far off from real life.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray, who is an Edinburgh MP, described the remarks as "classist and snobby".

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

There was a time in my life as a musician where I was more protective of my art — snobby, for lack of better word.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

Andie, the main character, had two boys who liked her: her best friend, Duckie, who was kind of weird but funny, and this rich guy Blane, who hung out in a snobby clique.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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