ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sniffy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsnɪfi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Sniffy is an adjective meaning Disdainful; haughty.

Meaning

Disdainful; haughty.

More Meanings

  1. Characterised by sniffing.

Example Sentences

a sniffy cold that turned into a sore throat
some regard Hanks with a sniffy attitude, seeing his middlebrow Hollywood fare as unfashionable (yes) and reactionary (no).

Word Forms

Synonyms for sniffy

Depending on context, synonyms include sniffly, haughty, supercilious, proud, disdainful, swaggering.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include supercilious, haughty, swaggering, proud, disdainful, lordly.

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