Definition of SNIFFY

sniffy

Adjective Satellite

  • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; ; ; ; ; ; ; - W.L.Shirer
    • "very sniffy about breaches of etiquette"

Adj

  • Disdainful; haughty.
  • Characterised by sniffing.

Adjective

  • Expressing disdain or disapproval; arrogant or haughty.

Examples

  • a sniffy cold that turned into a sore throat
  • Her SNIFFY response to my excellent bingo, ’That’s an easy word,’ was uncalled for.

Origin / Etymology

From sniff + -y.

Scrabble Score: 15

sniffy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sniffy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sniffy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

sniffy: valid Words With Friends Word