sniffy
Americanadjective
adjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Word Forms
- sniffily adverb
- sniffiness noun
Etymology
Origin of sniffy
Example Sentences
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Facing criticism from American and European regulators, British officials boasted of the decision on Thursday, with one lawmaker suggesting the Europeans were “a bit sniffy” and others misleadingly crediting Brexit.
From New York Times
And now I am off to gaze into Cleo’s bright blue eyes, give Charlie a belly rub, and then let them take me on a “sniffy” walk.
From Washington Post
Interestingly, the books were initially written off by reviewers who were sniffy about Heath's decision to delve into the minutiae of touring life, feeling it was all surface and no depth.
From BBC
The English were characteristically sniffy about the European Cup, effectively ordering Chelsea not to take part following the club’s first league championship, their only title until the post-2003 ownership by Roman Abramovich.
From The Guardian
Richard Masters argues sport and betting "have a long association" and the Premier League is "not sniffy or judgemental" about gambling.
From BBC
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