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SNOTTY (snottier, snottiest)
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, snottiest Dictionary entry overview: What does snotty mean?
• SNOTTY (adjective)
The adjective SNOTTY has 2 senses:
1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
2. dirty with nasal discharge
Familiarity information: SNOTTY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
Synonyms:
bigheaded; persnickety; snooty; snot-nosed; snotty; stuck-up; too big for one's breeches; uppish
Context example:
they're snobs--stuck-up and uppity and persnickety
Similar:
proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)
Derivation:
snot (a person regarded as arrogant and annoying)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Dirty with nasal discharge
Synonyms:
snot-nosed; snotty
Context example:
a house full of snot-nosed kids
Similar:
dirty; soiled; unclean (soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime)
Derivation:
snot (nasal mucus)
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