ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SNOB
(Shoemaker; hence, C19: a person who flatters those of higher station, etc): of unknown origin.
10 QUOTES WITH «SNOB»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
snob.
New York has surprised me a couple of times. I was a snob about pizza, but I've found one or two places that allow me to forget deep dish for a while.
My tastes in all things lean towards the arty and boring. I like sports documentaries about Scrabble players, bands that play quiet, unassuming music, and TV shows that win awards. In that way, I am an elitist snob.
The true definition of a snob is one who craves for what separates men rather than for what unites them.
Everybody knows that I'm not a snob when it comes to pop culture, obviously. I love reality shows.
I just am a snob when it comes to humor.
In order to acquire a growing and lasting respect in society, it is a good thing, if you possess great talent, to give, early in your youth, a very hard kick to the right shin of the society that you love. After that, be a snob.
To be honest, I'm a bit of a snob now; give me a Four Seasons anywhere in the world and I'm happy. Also, they've just opened a Ritz-Carlton in County Wicklow, Ireland, which is stunning and has great views.
I know that I'm definitely not a big big snob, and I know that at the times that I am a diva I know I'm being a diva. It's kind of annoying to know that you are. Because it's a person I do not want to be. So I'm trying my best not to become a jerk.
I always, always meant to be on stage. I only ended up even auditioning for television and movies because I was understudying a Turgenev play on Broadway and was so broke that, when I got a mini-series, I had to take it and was so ashamed because I was such a snob.
I eat many different ice creams. I'm not an ice cream snob, although I do think Ben & Jerry's is the best. But I'm happy to eat anybody's ice cream, really. As long as it's good.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SNOB»
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snob in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
snob and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bike
Snob: Systematically & Mercilessly Realigning the World ...
Bike Snob is an essential volume for anyone who knows, is, or wants to become a cyclist.
2
"Am I a
Snob?": Modernism and the Novel
Dalloway, and Stephen Dedalus have to say to one another?Sean Latham's appealingly written book "Am I a Snob?" traces the evolution of the figure of the snob through the works of William Makepeace Thackeray, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, ...
3
The Food
Snob's Dictionary: An Essential Lexicon of ...
From the Trade Paperback edition.
David Kamp, Marion Rosenfeld, 2009
A young girl resents her new rich classmate until she gets to know her.
Believing that someone is trying to murder her, gorgeous Jane Wetherby asks Hamish Macbeth to spend Christmas with her and an exclusive group of friends at her Scottish island health farm.
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Snob Zones: Fear, Prejudice, and Real Estate
From the blueberry barrens of Down East to the Gold Coast of Connecticut, these stories show how communities have seemingly cast aside the all-American credo of “opportunity for all” in favor of “I was here first.” Prevost links ...
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A Snitch in the
Snob Squad
There's a thief at Montrose Middle School.
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Revenge of the
Snob Squad
But together, they proudly dub themselves the 'Snob Squad' and vow revenge on their arch enemies, the Neon Nikes, headed by the principal's spoiled daughter, Ashley Krupps.
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Romance of the
Snob Squad
In this touching, wryly humorous sequel to Revenge of the Snob Squad, readers are reunited with sixth-grade misfits Jenny, Max, Prairie, and Lydia as they cook up an outrageous plan to ignite a romance between Prairie and the object of her ...
10
The Film
Snob*s Dictionary: An Essential Lexicon of ...
Offers an alphabetically arranged compilation of trivia, little-known facts, and hidden information about all aspects of cinema.
David Kamp, Lawrence Levi, 2006
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SNOB»
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snob is used in the context of the following news items.
Neil Jephcott told girlfriend he'd slit her throat and attacked her until …
He is now back on dating websites 'looking for love'. On his current profile on one popular site he describes himself as a 'coffee snob', looking for love. «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
Thornberry 'upset' after tweet row 'snob' claims
Labour MP Emily Thornberry has revealed she was upset to be called a "snob" over a controversial tweet she sent on the day of the Rochester by-election. «BBC News, Jan 15»
Emily Thornberry's van-driving brother hits back at claims she is a …
Ben Thornberry, Islington MP Emily Thornberry's van-driving, builder brother, has hit back at claims his sister is a snob, after she was forced to resign for tweeting ... «The Independent, Nov 14»
I'm A Celebrity 2014: Michael Buerk admits joining line up could be …
The 68-year-old also confessed to being a 'frightful snob' and said his colleagues would be 'beside themselves' when they realised he would be taking part. «Metro, Nov 14»
How To Be A Beer Snob In One Simple Chart
When it comes to beer, there's a great big world out there, and it can seem overwhelming and confusing if you don't know what lies beyond Bud Light (and trust ... «Business Insider, Oct 14»
Afternoon Palate Cleanser: Amy Poehler As Art Snob
Some of you who watch a lot of TV have likely seen this already, but in her series of funny spots for Old Navy, this has to be Amy Poehler's best. Watch in this ... «SFist, Aug 14»
Snob yobs burn surfers' wheelchairs at David Cameron's favourite …
Snob yobs have returned to Polzeath beach, wreaking havoc in an alcohol-fuelled arson attack on surfing equipment used by disabled people. It was the second ... «cornishguardian.co.uk, Aug 14»
'Bag Snob' Makes the Leap from Blog to Brand with New Handbag …
I barely get one foot through the door of the showroom where they're displaying their new bag line, Snob Essentials, before they've taken five or six bags down ... «Fashionista, May 14»
GIFs are now an official, snob-sanctioned art form, and these six are …
The past three years have seen the humble GIF morph from a retro file format into a cultural currency, a universal communication system — and increasingly, ... «Washington Post, Apr 14»
The Duo Behind Popular Handbag Blog Bag Snob to Launch Own …
With a blog name like "Bag Snob," you can be sure owners Tina Craig and Kelly Cook know a thing or two about what makes a good bag. Now, they're putting ... «Fashionista, Mar 14»
