(special) snowflake In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(special) snowflake", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-02 08:02

Meaning of (special) snowflake

(special) snowflake disapproving noun slang

A  derogatory term for a person who beleives that he or she is more unique than others and deserve special treatment.

She behaves as if she is a special snowflake.

You're not a special snowflake, so you have to line up and wait your turn.

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To refer to someone or something very special, great, etc.

Grammar and Usage of (special) snowflake

Noun Forms

  • special snowflakes

Origin of (special) snowflake

This slang may originate from the conviction that very snowflake is an individual, and every individual person is like a snowflake.

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Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety
used to describe somebody's beauty and attraction.
Example: She has a great charm that he cannot resist. Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.
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