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/
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
The snob sneers at the affordable wine while clutching his designer scarf.
The snob got robbed while mocking the job!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated in 18th-century British English, initially denoting a shoemaker or cobbler. Its meaning evolved when Cambridge University adopted it to refer to non-aristocratic students, eventually generalizing to describe someone who judges others by social status or pretends to superior taste.
Breakdown
The exact etymological root remains uncertain, but the word emerged from 18th-century British slang, possibly derived from 'snobs' as a dismissive term for tradespeople before acquiring its modern sense of social pretension through university usage.
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📝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.”
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