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snuffy

[ snuhf-ee ]

adjective

, snuff·i·er, snuff·i·est.
  1. resembling snuff.
  2. soiled with snuff.
  3. given to the use of snuff.
  4. having an unpleasant appearance.
  5. having hurt feelings.
  6. easily displeased.


snuffy

/ ˈsnʌfɪ /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or resembling snuff
  2. covered with or smelling of snuff
  3. unpleasant; disagreeable
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈsnuffiness, noun
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Other Words From

  • snuffi·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of snuffy1

First recorded in 1780–90; snuff 1 + -y 1
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Example Sentences

“To be honest, it was the first time in this role that I’ve seen Snuffy in person and I teared up,” he says.

Detectives found evidence tying Palomino to Manuel Quintero, whom Bean described as “known, active member” of the Mexican Mafia whose nickname is Snuffy.

Do you know someone called Snuffy?

Bean testified that the inmate, David Mendivil, told his spouse: “I’m here with Snuffy’s primo. You know that dropout, Little Man?”

Is the defendant Snuffy’s “primo”?

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