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snobbish
[/ˈsnɒbɪʃ/]
adjective
esnobe
1.
Having or showing the characteristic of a snob; acting superior to others due to perceived higher social status or refined taste
She made snobbish comments about their choice of wine.
Ela fez comentários esnobes sobre a escolha de vinho deles.
2.
Demonstrating an attitude of arrogant superiority about one's own social class or knowledge
His snobbish attitude made him unpopular at the party.
Sua atitude esnobe o tornou impopular na festa.
NYC Slang
bougie / stuck-up / prissy
Synonyms
arrogant
pretentious
condescending
haughty
superior
Antonyms
humble
modest
unpretentious
down-to-earth
democratic
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
esnobe
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
esnobe / chique demais
Standard usage, sometimes emphasizes excessive pretentiousness
Portugal
esnobe / pretensioso
Both terms used; 'pretensioso' more common in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
have one's nose in the air
put on airs
too good for someone
think one is better than everyone else
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