Not wishing to start an argument (but assuming I will for be a pedant), but a snob is someone who judges by social rank or wealth, not by merit. It does not

simply to those at the upper end of these spectrums, a snob can themselves be poor, rich or in-between, and of any class. The phrase 'inverted snobbery'

pertain therefore, is

pish. It has now become common parlance, however, so I s'pose it's fine to use it. Yeah, so *why mention it*

SNOB: a shoemaker or cobbler; a cobbler's apprentice. Anyone not a gownsman; a townsman. A person belonging to the lower ranks of society; one having no pretensions to rank or gentility. A vulgar or ostentatious person. One whose ideas and conduct are prompted by a vulgar admiration for wealth, social position or the ownership of rare indie pop record releases. SNOB: A snob is someone who belongs to or admires the higher social class in society, and despise people of a lower social class; used showing disapproval. Someone who believes that their own special tastes, interests, and abilities are superior to those of other people. No further comment is necessary, is it? On a lighter note, and because I haven't got anything better to do than educate you fleabags: SNOG: If two people snog, they kiss and cuddle each other continuously for a period of time; used in informal English, especially by teenagers. eg:...a couple snogging in the doorway > used as a noun. eg. We had a lovely snog during the film. SNOT: the slimy substance that is produced inside your nose. I'LL GET ME COAT: expression used as a means of bidding farewell by people who are aware that they are boring everyone senseless for no good reason. I'll GET ME HOD: As above, only more working class. Peregrine J Tarpaulin ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister@majordomo.net". . For unsubscribing, list rules, Tigermilk and sessions tapes, . please see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister@majordomo.net . *** B&S new LP worldwide release 7th September, tour news etc. at *** . *** http://www.majordomo.net/sinister/news.html *** . Coinini athasach ata muid - ag canuint amhrain na . coinini - nach bhfuilimid? -----------------------------------------------------------------------