snob — a person who looks down on others they consider inferior in social status, education, or taste
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who looks down on others they consider inferior in social status, education, or taste
Pronunciation (IPA): /snɑːb/
Korean meaning: 자신보다 사회적 지위, 교육, 취향이 낮다고 생각하는 사람을 무시하는 속물
Korean pronunciation: **스**납
Example Sentences
- Don't be such a coffee snob - instant coffee isn't that bad!
- The art snob criticized everyone's taste except his own.
- She turned into a tech snob after buying the latest iPhone.
snob
NOUN//snɑːb//
a person who looks down on others they consider inferior in social status, education, or taste
a person who looks down on others they consider inferior in social status, education, or taste
The snob got robbed while mocking the job!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
원래 18세기 영국에서 '구두수선공'을 뜻했으나, 캠브리지 대학에서 귀족이 아닌 일반 학생들을 지칭하는 말로 사용되면서 의미가 변화했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't be such a coffee snob - instant coffee isn't that bad!”
“The art snob criticized everyone's taste except his own.”
“She turned into a tech snob after buying the latest iPhone.”
“Music snobs often dismiss popular songs without giving them a chance.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.