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BNC: 19513 COCA: 17236

snob

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
snob /ˈsnɑːb/ noun
plural snobs
snob
/ˈsnɑːb/
noun
plural snobs
Learner's definition of SNOB
[count] disapproving
: someone who tends to criticize, reject, or ignore people who come from a lower social class, have less education, etc.势利的人;自命不凡的人

— snobbism

/ˈsnɑːˌbɪzəm/ noun [noncount]
BNC: 19513 COCA: 17236
1
British : cobbler
2
: one who blatantly imitates, fawningly admires, or vulgarly seeks association with those regarded as social superiors
3
a
: one who tends to rebuff, avoid, or ignore those regarded as inferior
b
: one who has an offensive air of superiority in matters of knowledge or taste

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Most of the people in the club are snobs who look down on people who attended public schools. Don't be such a snob.
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Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of snob was in 1781
BNC: 19513 COCA: 17236

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