snob
word
/ˈsnɑb/
/snˈɒb/
Definition
A snob is someone who thinks they are better than others, especially because of their social class, education, or taste.
Usage & Nuances
'Snob' is usually negative and informal. Common collocations include 'wine snob', 'fashion snob', or 'food snob' for people who judge others by taste. Different from 'elitist', which can sound more formal or political.
Spanish: snob - esnobPortuguese (BR): esnobePortuguese (PT): snobeChinese (Simplified): 势利眼 - 自命不凡的人Chinese (Traditional): 勢利眼 - 自命不凡的人Hindi: घमंडी व्यक्तिArabic: متعجرفBengali: অহঙ্কারী লোকRussian: снобJapanese: スノッブ - 気取った人Vietnamese: kẻ trưởng giả - người snobKorean: 속물 - 잘난 체하는 사람Turkish: snob - kendini üstün gören kişiUrdu: نخوتی شخصIndonesian: snob - orang yang sok
Example Sentences
He is such a snob about coffee.
basic
Nobody likes a snob at parties.
basic
She doesn't want to sound like a snob.
basic
Don’t be a snob just because you like fancy restaurants.
natural
He’s a bit of a music snob—he only listens to vinyl.
natural
Real friends don’t care if you’re a fashion snob or not.
natural