Definition of sniffy Sniffy

/snɪˈfi/ - [snifee] - snif•fy

We found 4 definitions of sniffy from 3 different sources.

What does sniffy mean?

Adjective
sniffy - having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; "some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines"; "haughty aristocrats"; "his lordly manners were offensive"; "walked with a prideful swagger"; "very sniffy about breaches of etiquette"; "his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air"; "a more swaggering mood than usual"- W.L.Shirer
		disdainful, haughty, imperious, lordly, overbearing, prideful, supercilious, swaggering
		proud feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"