adj, noun, slang ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property or trait of being a snob. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the trait of condescending to those of lower social status wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Synonym of snobby. colloquial, rare

   "The only thing Volksworld acts snobbery about is the amount of dangerously built shit they have had to put with over the years."

Synonyms

All synonyms

snobbismsnobbismaffectationarrogancearroganceclannishness

Example

More examples

"The English class system is known for its snobbery."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From snob + -ery – doubled ‘b’ to clarify pronunciation of ‘o’.

Etymology 2

From snob + -ery (adjectival suffix).

Related phrases

inverted snobbery

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