snobby

Everyday

1. Snobby means acting like a snob: thinking you are better than others because of money, class or taste, and looking down on them. tree →
2. (informal) A snobby place or thing seems posh and unfriendly to ordinary people: a snobby restaurant. tree →

In the lessons

Mostly everyday and story talk; it describes characters' attitudes and places. It is a bit informal; the more standard word is "snobbish". Phrases: "a snobby attitude", "snobby about food", "snobby school".

Examples

• The snobby girl laughed at my old coat. tree →
• Don't be snobby about other people's lunches. tree →
• That shop is too snobby for me. tree →
• He got a bit snobby after he won the prize. tree →
• My cousin is snobby about music and only likes old bands. tree →
• The snobby customer complained about everything. tree →
• In the book, the snobby family learns to share. tree →

Note

Comparative: snobbier, snobbiest (y changes to i). Informal; in writing, "snobbish" sounds more standard. It is an unkind word for a person, so be careful using it about someone.