sniff·y (sn f  )adj. sniff·i·er, sniff·i·est Informal Disposed to showing arrogance or contempt; haughty. sniff i·ly adv.sniff i·ness n. |
sniffy
Adjective
[-fier, -fiest] Informal contemptuous or scornful
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| Adj. | 1. | sniffy - having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; "some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines"; "haughty aristocrats"; "his lordly manners were offensive"; "walked with a prideful swagger"; "very sniffy about breaches of etiquette"; "his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air"; "a more swaggering mood than usual"- W.L.Shirer proud - feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes" |
sniffy
adjective (Informal) contemptuous, superior, condescending, haughty, scornful, disdainful, supercilious
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