What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
snob
Example
He's such a snob, always bragging about his expensive car. [snob: noun]
Example
She snobbishly dismissed the idea of shopping at a discount store. [snobbishly: adverb]
snoot
Example
He's such a snoot, always criticizing others for not meeting his standards. [snoot: noun]
Example
She snootily refused to associate with anyone she deemed beneath her. [snootily: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Snob is more common and recognized than snoot in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between snob and snoot?
Snob is more formal than snoot, which is considered a slang term and may not be appropriate in formal contexts.
