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One who imitates those of higher social position. Also: One who looks down on others considered to be less important.

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Usage examples (35)
  • It is difficult to like and trust a snob because you never know why a snob wants to be your friend.
  • "Ah! my dear old friend, " he said, -you see I have become what they call the snob!
  • For you to refer to her as a drinker and a wine snob is not accurate.
  • Mr. Nicolson's "other" definition of the word snob is in the dictionaries.
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