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Italian

snob

/ˈznɔb/adjectiveB1
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Meaning

snobbish

  • behaving in an arrogant, condescending, or pretentious way toward others

In a sentence

Non parlare con quel tono snob.

Don't speak in that snobbish tone.

Quel ristorante è troppo snob per i miei gusti.

That restaurant is too snobbish for my taste.

Non sopporto il suo atteggiamento snob.

I can't stand his snobbish attitude.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
snobmasculine · singular
snobfeminine · singular
snobmasculine · plural
snobfeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable: forms do not change for gender or number (un tipo snob, persone snob).
  • Also functions as an invariable masculine or feminine noun: 'uno snob', 'una snob'.

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