snobbish — showing 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/
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
The snobbish waiter sneered at guests wearing casual clothes.
Snob says 'Bish, please!' — dismissing everyone snobbish and sleazy!
Polish all you want, but we'll abolish the snobbish!
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🌳Etymology
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.'
Breakdown
snob (a person who thinks themselves superior) + -ish (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of') = snobbish (adjective meaning showing superiority toward those of lower status)
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📝Examples
“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.”
“I may sound snobbish, but I really can't eat pizza with a fork.”
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