Snotty

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɑti/

Definitions of snotty

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'snotty' describes someone who is arrogant or unpleasant in behavior.

Example Sentences

A1 The child had a snotty nose.

A2 She gave me a snotty look when I asked for help.

B1 The customer was being snotty to the salesperson.

B2 He made a snotty remark about her appearance.

C1 Her snotty attitude towards authority figures was well-known in the office.

C2 The professor's snotty comments about the students' work were uncalled for.

Examples of snotty in a Sentence

formal The snotty attitude of the customer made it difficult for the salesperson to assist them.

informal She always acts so snotty when she's around people she thinks are beneath her.

slang I can't stand that snotty girl who is always bragging about her designer clothes.

figurative His snotty remarks left a bad taste in everyone's mouth during the meeting.

Grammatical Forms of snotty

• past tense: snotted
• plural: snotties
• comparative: snottier
• superlative: snottiest
• present tense: snotties
• future tense: will snotty
• perfect tense: have snottied
• continuous tense: is snottying
• singular: snotty
• positive degree: snotty
• infinitive: to snotty
• gerund: snottying
• participle: snottied

Origin and Evolution of snotty

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'snotty' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'snottig', which meant covered in mucus or nasal discharge.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'snotty' has retained its original meaning of being covered in mucus, but has also taken on a more figurative sense to describe someone who is arrogant or rude.