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SNIFFY (sniffier, sniffiest)
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Irregular inflected forms: sniffier , sniffiest
, sniffiest Dictionary entry overview: What does sniffy mean?
• SNIFFY (adjective)
The adjective SNIFFY has 1 sense:
1. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Familiarity information: SNIFFY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Synonyms:
disdainful; haughty; imperious; lordly; overbearing; prideful; sniffy; supercilious; swaggering
Context example:
a more swaggering mood than usual
Similar:
proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)
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