reverse snobbery
re·verse snob·ber·y
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-vurs snob-uh-ree]
- /rɪˈvɜrs ˈsnɒb ə ri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-vurs snob-uh-ree]
- /rɪˈvɜrs ˈsnɒb ə ri/
Definition of reverse snobbery words
- noun reverse snobbery a person overly proud of being one of or sympathetic to the common people, and who denigrates or shuns those of superior ability, education, social standing, etc. 1
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Parts of speech for Reverse snobbery
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reverse snobbery popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
reverse snobbery usage trend in Literature
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