"Snivelled" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Whined or complained in a childish or weak manner.
To cut or clip off a small piece, especially a small fragment of something, typically using scissors or a knife.<br><br>Example: "Can you snip the thread with the scissors?"
A person who informs the police about illegal activities or criminal behavior, often in exchange for a reward, or a turncoat who betrays a group or organization by informing on its members. Can also refer to an implement used to cut or make sharp stabs, such as scissors or a knife.
Informant or tattletale, a person who reports or tells on someone for misbehaving or doing something wrong, often considered uncool or disloyal. (often in an informal or childish sense)
Informal term used to refer to someone who betrays trust or informs on others, often in a school setting or in a situation where informing on someone could have consequences or repercussions.<br><br>Example: "Have you talked to the snitch who ratted out the party to the principal?"<br><br>It can also refer to a person who tattles or tells on others for personal gain or to gain favor.<br><br>Example: "Stop being a snitch and tell the truth about what really happened."
To inform on someone, typically in a way that is deemed disloyal or treacherous, often as a means of seeking revenge or personal gain. This can be in a literal sense, such as reporting a crime or a wrongdoer to the authorities, or in a figurative sense, such as betraying trust or revealing confidential information.
To whine or cry in a weak and enfeebled manner, often in a pitiful or servile way. To laugh or snort in a weak, almost stifled manner. A tear, snivel, or tear.
To be sniveling means to behave in a contemptibly weak or cowardly manner, often by whining or complaining in a whiny or pitiful way. It can also describe someone who is constantly making petty or vexing complaints.
A snob is a person who considers themselves to be superior to others and looks down on those they perceive as being inferior. They often prioritize social status, wealth, and cultural refinement, and can be overly critical of others who they see as lacking these qualities.
The attitude or behavior of a person who believes they are superior to others and looks down on them, often because of their social class, education, or cultural background.<br><br>Example: "The way he spoke to the waiter was a display of snobbery that made us all uncomfortable."<br><br>Synonyms: arrogance, elitism, snobbinibess, haughtiness.
Adjective: Snobbish<br><br>Having or showing a superiority complex, often in a considered arrogant or intolerant way. Considering oneself to be superior to others due to social status, cultural background, or other factors.
"Snobbishly" is an adverb that describes behavior or attitude that is characterized by a haughty or condescending attitude, often towards others whom one considers to be inferior or unsophisticated. It implies a sense of superiority or pretentiousness, often accompanied by a belief that one's own tastes, opinions, or values are inherently better than those of others.
Prejudicial or condescending behavior towards those considered to be of lower social standing or with less education.
Having an exaggerated or undesirable sense of superiority, especially one that is affected by being pretentiously refined or cultured; fastidious or finicky.
1. People who strongly dislike or look down on anything that is of poor quality, lower class, or considered inferior.<br><br>Example: "Bourdieu's research on snobbery explores how people value cultural objects."<br><br>2. People who have a strong sense of superiority or condescending attitude towards others.<br><br>Example: "The acting teacher had to deal with a room full of snobs who thought they could do better."<br><br>3. Turning up one's nose in a superior manner.<br><br>Example: "When she said that, she was basically giving a snob and making everyone else feel awkward."