adjective
sniff′i·er, sniff′i·est- characterized by or having a tendency to sniff
- contemptuous; disdainful
Also sniff′ish
sniffy
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sniffy
adjective
sniff·i·er, sniff·i·est InformalDisposed to showing arrogance or contempt; haughty.
Related Forms:
- sniff′i·ly
adverb
- sniff′i·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative sniffier, superlative sniffiest)
- Disdainful; haughty.
- characterised by sniffing.
- A sniffy cold.
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