1. showing contempt or condescension toward others; arrogantly superior in manner
Usage: informal

Examples

• The snooty waiter looked down on customers who didn’t order expensive wine.
• She gave me a snooty look when I mispronounced the French dish.
• The country club had a reputation for attracting snooty members.
• His snooty attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
• The boutique’s snooty salespeople made shopping there unpleasant.
• Don’t be so snooty about people who shop at discount stores.