snob

noun
UK: /snɒb/
US: /snɑːb/

  1. A person who believes that their tastes or social class are superior to others and looks down on those they consider inferior.

    1. He is such a snob, always talking about expensive things.
    2. The gallery attracted a mix of art lovers and pretentious snobs.

  2. Someone who avoids people they think are of a lower social class or status than them.

    1. She thought he was a snob because he ignored her at the party.
    2. Don't be such a snob, judging people based on their background.

Synonyms

social climber elitist show-off
snob verb

  1. To behave in a snobbish way, treating others as inferior because you believe you are better than them.

    1. He snobs people who don't have designer clothes.
    2. She snobs anyone who hasn't been to an Ivy League school, which is rude.
snob adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a snob; showing an attitude of superiority and disdain for those considered inferior.

    1. His snob remark offended many people at the meeting.
    2. The restaurant has a snob atmosphere that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "snob" in English means: A person who believes that their tastes or social class are superior to others and looks down on those they consider inferior., Someone who avoids people they think are of a lower social class or status than them..

The phonetic transcription of "snob" is /snɒb/ in British English and /snɑːb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "snob": social climber, elitist, show-off.

Example usage of "snob": "He is such a snob, always talking about expensive things.". More examples on the page.