sniffy
sniffy · sniffier · sniffiest
Disdainful; haughtyDisdainful; haughty.
/ˈsnɪfi/
» My cold has made me rather sniffy.
Meaning
2 sensesDisdainful; haughty.
Characterised by sniffing.
a sniffy cold that turned into a sore throat
More definitions
- having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Examples
1 sentencesMy cold has made me rather sniffy.
Origin
From sniff + -y.From sniff + -y.
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Forms
sniffier, sniffiestSynonyms
9 synonymsClose in meaning
- having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy:disdainfulhaughtyimperiouslordlyoverbearingpridefulsuperciliousswaggering
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form