sniffy Definition
- 1behaving in a way that shows you think you are better than other people and that their opinions, tastes, or behaviour are not good enough
- 2having or showing a contemptuous or superior attitude
Using sniffy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sniffy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She gave me a sniffy look when I told her I didn't like the movie.
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He was always sniffy about my taste in music.
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The waiter gave us a sniffy response when we asked for a table without a reservation.
sniffy Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: sniffy in Brief
'Sniffy' [ˈsnɪfi] is an adjective used to describe someone who behaves in a way that shows they think they are better than others. It is often used to describe a person's contemptuous or superior attitude towards others. Synonyms include 'arrogant', 'haughty', and 'condescending'. Examples of usage include 'She gave me a sniffy look when I told her I didn't like the movie.' and 'He was always sniffy about my taste in music.'
