A phylogenetic tree constructed by SplitsTree

The state or condition of being snobby.

(linguistics) A group of languages sharing a number of areal features (similar grammar, vocabulary, etc.) which are primarily due to language contact rather than cognation.

(gambling) In roulette, the call made by the croupier as the wheel is set in motion. / (idiomatic) Things have reached an irreversible point; you cannot go back now that you have done something.