/ ˈsnɒbɪʃ; NAmE ˈsnɑːb-/ (also informal snobby / ˈsnɒbi; NAmE ˈsnɑːbi/) adjective
( disapproving ) thinking that having a high social class is very important; feeling that you are better than other people because you are more intelligent or like things that many people do not like
► snob·bish·ness noun [ U ]