Definitions
- Describing someone who socializes with people of high status or influence. - Referring to a person who enjoys mingling with the elite or upper class. - Talking about someone who seeks to gain access to exclusive social circles or events.
- Describing someone who looks down on others perceived as inferior or less cultured. - Referring to a person who believes they are superior to others based on their social status, education, or taste. - Talking about someone who is arrogant or condescending towards those they consider beneath them.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe attitudes towards social status.
- 2Both words can be used to describe negative behavior.
- 3Both words involve social interaction.
- 4Both words can be used to describe people who are particular about their social circle.
What is the difference?
- 1Attitude: Hobnobber is generally positive, while snob is usually negative.
- 2Social Status: Hobnobber seeks to associate with people of high status, while snob believes they are already of high status.
- 3Behavior: Hobnobber is more likely to be friendly and outgoing, while snob is more likely to be aloof and dismissive.
- 4Motivation: Hobnobber seeks to gain access to exclusive social circles, while snob seeks to maintain their perceived superiority.
- 5Connotation: Hobnobber is associated with networking and social climbing, while snob is associated with arrogance and elitism.
Remember this!
Hobnobber and snob both describe attitudes towards social status, but with different connotations. A hobnobber is someone who enjoys mingling with people of high status and seeks to gain access to exclusive social circles. In contrast, a snob is someone who believes they are already of high status and looks down on others perceived as inferior or less cultured.
