snobs

plural of snob
as in snots
a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior the snobs at the museum fund-raiser turned their little noses up at us because we weren't wearing designer outfits

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Recent Examples of snobs This demographic contains many proud coffee snobs who have limited cold brew options that match their lifestyles. Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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“Snobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snobs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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