Someone who looks down upon pretty much anyone from any nation that did not take part in the colonial imperialism of the 1700-1800s. This essentially includes every large European nation, along with the United States. However this can include whatever nation is among the most prestigious, domestically peaceful, and powerful with a significant deal of international militaristic influence.
Grandpa: "Billy, have you heard tell of those savages in the middle east? Bloody awful lot, they are. If only they had submit to our colonial rule for a short while longer, we could have shown them the rule of law and perhaps some manners. They probably wouldn't be beheading good Briti..."
(snd., excl.) A term that has no meaning or definition, usually spoken, though it may be written, to make an acqaintance laugh in an inappropriate situation; the term is often spoken as the speaker looks slightly downward and generally to the left or right, sometimes with his open hand extended outward from his nose
Hiedeman, not knowing that Robley had whispered "snert" to Horse and Roof, was perplexed by all of the laughter in the classroom.
Someone who is so sarcastic they forget the original point they were trying to make. A Minister of Sneers will spout such acidic verbiage that they often burn themselves in the process. A person who holds this position enjoys the process of cutting people (or things) down to a level above normal sarcasm. Often confused with an Office Monkey.
Our cubicle Minister of Sneers made so much fun of my new car I was embarrassed and returned it to the dealership.
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The Minister of Sneers made fun of the Republican candidate, but then fell silent when the Democratic nominee took the same position.
A contemptuous, disgusted, and/or mocking facial expression, remark, or tone. Often depicted with a distorted raising of one's nostril and lip and a slight scowl or frown (or even smile).