sniffy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈsnɪfi/
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From sniff + -y.
Meanings
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Disdainful; haughty.
some regard Hanks with a sniffy attitude, seeing his middlebrow Hollywood fare as unfashionable (yes) and reactionary (no).
2021 February 9, Christina Newland, “Is Tom Hanks part of a dying breed of genuine movie stars?”, in BBC:
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Characterised by sniffing.
a sniffy cold that turned into a sore throat
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sniffier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| sniffiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |