Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snooty

adjective
/ˈsnuːti/
Definition
Having or showing an attitude of superiority towards others; disdainful.
Examples
  • She had a snooty attitude that made it hard to make friends.
  • The snooty waiter looked down on us because we were not wearing formal clothes.
  • His snooty comments about the movie showed he thought he was more sophisticated than everyone else.
Meaning
Someone who is snooty behaves in a way that suggests they believe they are better than those around them.
Synonyms
  • Arrogant
  • Conceited
  • Snobbish
  • Disdainful
  • Haughty