Snooty

/ˈsnuːti/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having or showing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or superiority.

She has such a snooty attitude, always looking down on those who don't dress as well as she does.

Snobbishly disdainful or aloof.

His snooty remarks about the local restaurants made it clear he thought he was above the town's cuisine.

Conceited; haughty.

The snooty group of students dismissed anyone who couldn’t afford the latest fashion.

Displaying a lack of respect for others' tastes or opinions.

I find it quite off-putting when people are so snooty about music genres that they don’t understand.

Originated in the early 19th century, possibly from 'snoot,' meaning 'nose'.

snooty attitude

A demeanor that suggests arrogance and superiority.

snooty remarks

Comments that are condescending or dismissive.

snob

A person who believes that their tastes in a particular area are superior to those of others.

arrogant

Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

Highbrow

She acts so highbrow now that she’s living in the city.

Posh

He's so posh since moving to the upscale neighborhood.