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esnobe

[ɛʃˈnɔbə]
noun/adjectivemasculine/femininepl: esnobes
snob
1. A person who believes themselves superior to others based on social status, wealth, or refined taste
He is such a snob that he refuses to eat at casual restaurants.
Ele é um esnobe que se recusa a comer em restaurantes informais.
2. Someone who looks down on or is dismissive of things or people they consider inferior
She's an intellectual snob who criticizes anyone who hasn't read the classics.
Ela é uma esnobe intelectual que critica quem não leu os clássicos.
NYC Slang
snob, stuck-up person, pretentious individual
Synonyms
arroganteprepotentepedantemetidoconvencidoelitista
Antonyms
humildemodestodespretensiosoacessível

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esnobe
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
esnobe
Also used, though less frequently than in Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

esnobe de marca
esnobe cultural
esnobe social
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