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/snɒb/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who seeks to associate with those of higher social status, often to the exclusion of others considered to be of lower status.
He acts like a snob, always bragging about his expensive tastes.
A person who is overly concerned with the social status and the perceived quality of goods or services.
Her snobbery is evident in the way she dismisses anything not produced by a designer label.
A person who believes that their social status or taste is superior to others.
Being a food snob, he only dines at Michelin-starred restaurants.
verb
To act like a snob; to regard with disdain or superiority.
She snobbed her old friends after marrying into wealth.
Etymology
Perhaps originated from 'snebb,' a slang term for a shoemaker's apprentice in the 18th century, referring to one's lower status.
Common Phrases and Expressions
social snob
A person who only associates with people of high social status.
wine snob
Someone who is condescending about other people's taste in wine.
intellectual snob
A person who looks down on others for their lack of knowledge or education.
Related Words
elitism
The belief that society should be led by an elite group.
pretentious
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
Slang Meanings
Rich kid
That rich kid is such a snob, he won't talk to anyone who's not wealthy.
Poser
Don't be a poser; acting like a snob won't win you any friends.