snotty
word
Definition
Describes someone who has mucus coming from their nose (often a child), or someone who acts rude, proud, or thinks they are better than others.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and can sound rude in either meaning. Common for children with runny noses, but also used for people acting snobbish or superior ('snotty attitude'). Avoid in formal situations. Don't confuse with 'snobby' (which only means acting superior, not related to a runny nose).
Spanish: mocoso - engreídoPortuguese (BR): remelento - esnobePortuguese (PT): remeloso - convencidoChinese (Simplified): 满是鼻涕的 - 傲慢的Chinese (Traditional): 滿是鼻涕的 - 傲慢的Hindi: नाक बहने वाला - घमंडीArabic: مخاطي - متكبرBengali: নাক দিয়ে পানি পড়া - অহংকারীRussian: сопливый - высокомерныйJapanese: 鼻水が出ている - 偉そうなVietnamese: chảy nước mũi - kiêu căngKorean: 콧물이 나는 - 거만한Turkish: burun akıntılı - kibirliUrdu: ناک بہنا - مغرورIndonesian: beringus - sombong
Example Sentences
Don't be so snotty to your classmates.
basic
The snotty child wiped his nose on his sleeve.
basic
Her handkerchief was covered in snotty tissues.
basic
He gave me a snotty look and walked away.
natural
Why is everyone acting so snotty today?
natural
Your little brother is getting snotty again—must be another cold.
natural