snubby

[ snuhb-ee ]

adjective

, snub·bi·er, snub·bi·est.

1. somewhat snub, as the nose.
2. short and thick or wide; stubby; stumpy:

   snubby fingers.

3. tending to snub people.

Other Words From

• snubbi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of snubby¹

First recorded in 1820–30; snub + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“In the late ’80s/early ’90s, Snubby’s was the best little coffee shop in the Junction.

From Seattle Times

Hatchlings have big eyes, snubby little snouts and can fit in the palm of your hand.

From Los Angeles Times

At the front door stands another Guardian, with one of those snubby machine guns slung over his shoulder.

From Literature

Facebook Twitter Pinterest A sneezing snub-nosed monkey, nick-named Snubby, was discovered in the remote forests in Myanmar Photograph: Martin Aveling/Fauna & Flora international/WWF Scientists learned of the snub-nosed monkey – or “Snubby” as they nicknamed the species – from locals in the remote forests of northern Myanmar, who said it was easy to find when it was raining because it often got rainwater in its upturned nose, causing it to sneeze.

From The Guardian

Oh, yes, good old girl," he rejoined, "but snubby!

From Project Gutenberg