How do you use "Snob" in a sentence?

She's such a snob. Don't be a snob about it. A terrible wine snob.

Snob

Q: What does "Snob" mean?

Someone who looks down on those of lower status A person who believes they are superior to others, especially based on social class, wealth, or taste. Also applies to specific interests (wine snob, etc.).

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Meaning: Someone who looks down on those of lower status

看不起地位低的人的人

Alguien que mira por encima del hombro a los de estatus inferior

地位の低い人を見下す人

지위가 낮은 사람을 깔보는 사람

A person who believes they are superior to others, especially based on social class, wealth, or taste. Also applies to specific interests (wine snob, etc.).

自认为比别人优越的人，尤其是基于社会阶层、财富或品味。也可以用于特定兴趣（红酒势利鬼等）。

Una persona que se cree superior a los demás, especialmente por clase social, riqueza o gusto. También se aplica a intereses específicos (esnob del vino, etc.).

特に社会的階級、富、趣味に基づいて自分が他人より優れていると信じている人。特定の分野にも使える（ワインのスノッブなど）。

특히 사회적 계급, 재산, 취향 등을 근거로 자신이 타인보다 우월하다고 믿는 사람. 특정 분야에도 적용된다 (와인 속물 등).

Examples

She's such a snob.
她真是个势利鬼
es una esnob total
彼女は本当にスノッブだ
그녀는 정말 속물이야.
Don't be a snob about it.
别对这个这么势利
no seas esnob con eso
それについてスノッブにならないで
그것에 대해 속물적으로 굴지 마.
A terrible wine snob.
一个可怕的红酒势利鬼
un esnob del vino terrible
ひどいワイン通気取り
지독한 와인 속물.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: criticism, everyday

Tone: critical

✓ Do Say

Such a snob
真是个势利鬼
todo un esnob
本当にスノッブだ
정말 속물이야
Don't be a snob
别那么势利
no seas esnob
スノッブにならないで
속물적으로 굴지 마

✗ Don't Say

Insulting if directed at someone
直接对人说会构成侮辱
Es un insulto si se dice directamente a alguien
相手に直接言うと侮辱になる
누군가에게 직접 하면 모욕적임

Common Mistakes

Overusing for anyone with standards

Origin & History

Originally Cambridge University slang for a townsperson (not a student), later came to mean someone who imitates or aspires to upper-class status, then someone who looks down on others.

Etymology: Cambridge slang, evolved meaning

First recorded: 18th century, modern meaning 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All generations

Social background: Universal critique

Pop culture: General usage

Regional notes: Universal English.

Variations

SnobSnobbySnobbish