Snobbery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsnɔbəɹɪj/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Snobbery is a noun meaning The property or trait of being a snob.
Meaning
The property or trait of being a snob.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, rare) Synonym of snobby.
Example Sentences
He seemed all right to me. Didn't act snobbery like so many Kappins.
The only thing Volksworld acts snobbery about is the amount of dangerously built shit they have had to put with over the years.
When I was at college, studying music, ALW [Andrew Lloyd Webber] music was frowned upon. In fact all show-type music was seen as non-classical, and non-innovative! Looks were given by staff, if someone were heard jamming ALW tunes. […] It is just so snobbery!! I think attitudes have changed slightly since I was there.
Word Forms
- snobberies
Synonyms for snobbery
Depending on context, synonyms include snobbism, snobby, snobbishness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snobbishness, snobbiness, snootiness, haughtiness, unsnobbishness, snideness.
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