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snobbishshowing an attitude of superiority and disdain toward people considered to be of lower social status

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing an attitude of superiority and disdain toward people considered to be of lower social status

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsnɑːbɪʃ/

Korean meaning: 자신이 사회적으로 우월하다고 여기며 남을 깔보는

Korean pronunciation: **스**나비시

Example Sentences

  • Don't be so snobbish about instant coffee - it tastes fine to me!
  • His snobbish comments about my car made me want to drive away immediately.
  • She felt embarrassed by her mother's snobbish attitude toward the waitress.

snobbish

ADJECTIVE

//ˈsnɑːbɪʃ//

showing an attitude of superiority and disdain toward people considered to be of lower social status

snobbish concept
💡 Concept

A snobbish woman dismisses the waiter without looking at him

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snobbish rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Polish all you want, but we'll abolish the snobbish!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsnɑːbɪʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

🌳Etymology

Rootsnob
Suffix--ish

Origin

The word 'snob' originated in 18th-century British English, possibly from the Latin phrase 'sine nobilitate' (without nobility) or from shoemakers' apprentices being called 'snobs.' The suffix '-ish' was added to create an adjective meaning 'having the qualities of a snob.'

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🎵Rhyme

abolishpolishdemolish
abolish
polish
demolish

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Don't be so snobbish about instant coffee - it tastes fine to me!

His snobbish comments about my car made me want to drive away immediately.

She felt embarrassed by her mother's snobbish attitude toward the waitress.

😄 Fun example

I may sound snobbish, but I really can't eat pizza with a fork.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

arrogantpretentiouscondescendinghaughtyconceited

Antonyms

humblemodestunpretentious

Related

elitistuppitypompousdisdainful