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snotty Definition

snotty (snätē)

adjective -·tier, -·ti·est

  1. of, like, or dirtied with snot
    1. offensive; contemptible
    2. impudent, insolent, etc.

snotty Related Forms
snot·tily adverb snot·ti·ness noun
snotty* Synonyms

snotty*

modif.

impudent, like a spoiled brat, nasty; see rude 2.

snotty Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nose: Cats carrying the virus may not have any symptoms or may have mouth ulcers or ' snotty noses ' which never get better.
  • kid: A few years ago we split the music scene in half with a band of snotty kids called The Virgin Suicides.
  • letter: At the moment I am told the only thing you will get in the post is a very snotty letter.
  • attitude: Erica takes Marianne around the prison and Steve feels the need to apologize to Karen for her snotty attitude.
  • email: I just had one of my threads on the Pinnacle forums removed and a snotty email from a moderator.
  • punk: There's a little vaudeville in there, smatterings of jazz, and a healthy dose of snotty punk.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: At the moment I am told the only thing you will get in the post is a very snotty letter.
  • really: They are only interested in the MCC brigade & are really snotty about showing football on their screens.
  • slightly: The Tories don't exactly, ahem, inspire confidence, what with their leadership struggles and slightly snotty public image.
  • suitably: Josiah is also suitably snotty and has gone to bed early as well.

Used with adjective complement

  • get: Review by Daz The opinions shown on this page are those of the reviewer, so please don't get snotty with us!
  • sound: Not to sound snotty, but has anyone successfully purchased items from the store yet?