From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsnootysnoot‧y /ˈsnuːti/ adjective informal UNFRIENDLYPROUDrude and unfriendly, because you think you are better than other people SYN snotty snooty neighbours —snootily adverb —snootiness noun [uncountable]
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snooty• Now, you just follow me and act snooty.• I only have to go a few quid over and I get snooty letters threatening to take it off me.• It was a small community, very snooty, of large detached houses set in lawns and trees.• The one advantage snooty old Refrigerator had was that he ignored everyone equally, owner and visitor alike.• I called over the smart and snooty shop assistant to ask why such a pricey outfit sported such ` crinkles'.• He loves to bully and to unleash his hounds on what he sees as the snooty, wishy-washy liberal establishment. 