snobby

[snob-ee]

adjective

snobbier, snobbiest 

1. condescending, patronizing, or socially exclusive; snobbish.

Other Word Forms

• snobbily adverb
• snobbiness noun
• snobbism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of snobby¹

First recorded in 1840–50; snob + -y ¹

Example Sentences

It’s easy to blame this lack of welcome on exclusionary, or perhaps just plain snobby, elites.

From Salon

The movie was loosely inspired by Vogue and Anna Wintour’s reign, and former staffers have said the long hours and snobby, high-pressure hierarchy weren’t far off from real life.

From Salon

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray, who is an Edinburgh MP, described the remarks as "classist and snobby".

From BBC

Murray likened the tone of the comments, which were made during a safety advisory group meeting in October of last year, to the alcohol ban at football matches, which he also labelled "snobby".

From BBC

It’s a similar reproach to the dregs of modern culture that you’d see in a “Saw” film, only far more cruel and snobby.

From Salon

Related Words

• arrogant 
• pretentious 
• snobbish