What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
toff
Example
He's such a toff, always wearing expensive suits and driving fancy cars. [toff: noun]
Example
She spoke with a toff accent, indicating her upper-class background. [toff: adjective]
snob
Example
Don't be such a snob, just because you went to an Ivy League school. [snob: noun]
Example
She was snobbish towards the waiter, treating him rudely because of his job. [snobbish: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Snob is more commonly used than toff in everyday language, and it is used in both British and American English. Toff is primarily used in British English and is less common.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between toff and snob?
Both toff and snob are informal words that are not appropriate for formal writing or speech. However, toff may be considered slightly more formal due to its association with British English and the upper class.
