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SNOOTILY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does snootily mean? 

SNOOTILY (adverb)
  The adverb SNOOTILY has 1 sense:

1. in a snobbish mannerplay

  Familiarity information: SNOOTILY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SNOOTILY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a snobbish manner

Synonyms:

snobbishly; snootily; uppishly

Context example:

they snobbishly excluded their less wealthy friends from the party

Pertainym:

snooty ((used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant)


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