sniffy
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈsnɪfi/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English sniff English -y English sniffy From sniff + -y.
- Disdainful; haughty.
“some regard Hanks with a sniffy attitude, seeing his middlebrow Hollywood fare as unfashionable (yes) and reactionary (no).”
- Characterised by sniffing.
“a sniffy cold that turned into a sore throat”