1. showing an attitude of superiority and disdain toward people considered to be of lower social status or less refined taste
Usage: informal

Examples

• She came across as snobby when she refused to shop at discount stores.
• The snobby waiter looked down on customers who didn’t order expensive wine.
• His snobby attitude made it difficult for him to make friends at the new school.
• The restaurant had a snobby atmosphere that made casual diners feel unwelcome.
• Don’t be so snobby about people’s music preferences.
• The country club was known for its snobby members who excluded outsiders.