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snooty

snoot·y [ sntee ] (comparative snoot·i·er, superlative snoot·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. supercilious: having or showing a haughty condescending manner, especially to those considered socially inferior

2. exclusive: catering to people regarded as having high social status
a snooty country club

[Early 20th century. <snoot2]

snoot·i·ly adverb
snoot·i·ness noun
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