snob

snɒb

Definition

Definition of snob - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

arrogancearrogant person with superior attitude

His snob attitude made him unpopular at work.

elitist

social behaviorperson who despises those considered inferior in taste or intellect

She acted like a snob, dismissing anyone who hadn't read classic literature..

elitist

pretentious

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with snob

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

snob appeal

quality that makes something attractive to people who want to seem elite

This car has a lot of snob appeal among young professionals.

inverted snob

person who prefers things of lower status

He is an inverted snob who loves thrift stores.

snob value

appeal of exclusivity or high social status

The club's snob value attracts many wealthy members.

snob effect

preference for exclusive or rare items

The snob effect drives people to buy luxury brands.

Origin of snob

Scottish, snab (a shoemaker)

Terms with snob included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

snobbism

social behavior

behavior or attitude of a snob

snobdom

social behavior

the state of being a snob

Examples of snob in a sentence

The snob refused to associate with anyone outside his social circle.
He was a snob about his wine collection.
The art critic was a notorious snob.

View all translations of snob

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:snob, prétentieux, ...
German:Snob, ...
Italian:snob, ...
Spanish:snob, ...
Portuguese:snob, ...
Chinese:势利小人, 势利眼, ...
Japanese:スノッブ, 知識人ぶる人, ...
Arabic:مُتَعَجْرِف, مَغْرُور, ...
Hebrew:סְנוֹב, ...
Russian:сноб, ...
Ukrainian:сноб, ...
Hindi:घमंडी, दंभी, ...
Bengali:স্নব, উদ্ধত ব্যক্তি, ...
Catalan:snob, esnob, ...
Czech:snob, ...
Danish:snob, snobbet person, ...
Dutch:snob, ...
Greek:σνομπ, ...
Hungarian:sznob, ...
Khmer:មនុស្សវាយឫក, មនុស្សអួតអាង, ...
Korean:속물, 잘난 척하는 사람, ...
Persian:متکبر, آدم متظاهر, ...
Polish:snob, ...
Portuguese (BR):esnobe, ...
Romanian:snob, ...
Swedish:snobb, ...
Thai:คนหยิ่ง, คนหัวสูง, ...
Turkish:züppe, ...
Vietnamese:kẻ trưởng giả, người trưởng giả học làm sang, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.