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Preppy vs Snobbish - What's the difference?

preppy | snobbish |

As adjectives the difference between preppy and snobbish

is that preppy is relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools while snobbish is having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.

As a noun preppy

is a student of a prep school.

preppy

English

Alternative forms

* preppie

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools
  • * 1999 , Detroit Rock City (movie)
    • So, Jam, who did your wardrobe, Tad the preppie sailboat captain?

    Usage notes

    Usually derogatory, and often implying undeserved wealth.

    Noun

    (preppies)
  • A student of a prep school.

    • Synonyms

    * posh (UK)

    snobbish

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.

    • Synonyms

    * cliquish