Definitions
- Referring to someone who is wealthy and privileged. - Talking about someone who has a posh accent, dresses well, and enjoys luxury. - Describing someone who is part of the upper class and has a refined taste in art, culture, and lifestyle.
- Referring to someone who looks down on others and considers themselves superior. - Talking about someone who is overly concerned with social status and class distinctions. - Describing someone who is pretentious and judgmental towards those they consider beneath them.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe people who are concerned with social status and class distinctions.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people who are wealthy or privileged.
- 3Both words can have negative connotations when used to describe someone who is arrogant or pretentious.
What is the difference?
- 1Attitude: Toff can be used in a more positive way to describe someone who is refined and cultured, while snob is almost always negative.
- 2Behavior: Toff is more focused on appearance and lifestyle, while snob is more focused on attitude and behavior towards others.
- 3Social class: Toff is associated with the upper class, while snob can be used to describe people from any social class who exhibit snobbish behavior.
- 4Usage: Toff is less common than snob and is primarily used in British English.
Remember this!
Toff and snob are both words that describe people who are concerned with social status and class distinctions. However, toff is more focused on appearance, lifestyle, and refinement, while snob is more focused on attitude and behavior towards others. Additionally, toff can be used in a more positive way, while snob is almost always negative.
