Meaning of the word snoot in English

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snoot

US /snuːt/
UK /snuːt/
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Noun

1.

a person who believes that they are better than other people, especially in matters of taste or culture

Example:
He's such a snoot, always looking down on anyone who doesn't appreciate classical music.
The art critic was known as a bit of a snoot, only praising obscure artists.

Verb

1.

to behave in a snobbish or disdainful way

Example:
She tends to snoot at anyone who doesn't share her expensive tastes.
Don't snoot at their simple ideas; sometimes the simplest solutions are the best.
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