Sinister: SNOB

[PJMiller]

>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
pertain
>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'
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

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