snottiness

snot·ty

[snot-ee]
adjective, snot·ti·er, snot·ti·est.
1.
Vulgar. of or pertaining to snot.
2.
Informal. snobbish; arrogant; supercilious: a snotty kid.

Origin:
1560–70; snot + -y1

snot·ti·ly, adverb
snot·ti·ness, noun
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snotty (ˈsnɒtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , -tier, -tiest
1.  dirty with nasal discharge
2.  slang contemptible; nasty
3.  snobbish; conceited
 
n , -tier, -tiest, -ties
4.  a slang word for midshipman
 
'snottily
 
adv
 
'snottiness
 
n

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snotty (ˈsnɒtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , -tier, -tiest
1.  dirty with nasal discharge
2.  slang contemptible; nasty
3.  snobbish; conceited
 
n , -tier, -tiest, -ties
4.  a slang word for midshipman
 
'snottily
 
adv
 
'snottiness
 
n

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snotty definition

[ˈsnɑdi]
and snottie
  1. mod.
    nasty with nasal mucus. (Usually objectionable.) : Don't leave your snotty tissues all over the house!
  2. mod.
    bitchy; rude. (Usually objectionable.) : Now, there's no reason to get snottie with me.
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