verb

snub

snuhb

Snub (verb) means to deliberately ignore or treat someone coldly, as an insult. Example: “She snubbed her old friend at the party by walking straight past her.”

verb

To deliberately ignore or treat someone coldly, as an insult.

"She snubbed her old friend at the party by walking straight past her."

noun

A deliberate insult or slight, usually by ignoring or rejecting someone.

"Not being invited to the wedding felt like a real snub."

adj

Short and slightly turned up, describing a nose.

"The child had a cute little snub nose."

How to Use Snub

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo coldly ignore or reject someone (or the insult itself); also describes a short, upturned nose.

Common pairings

snub someone feel snubbed snub nose

Word Forms

more snub comparative, snubbed past tense, snubbed past tense, snubs plural, snubs singular, snubs singular, most snub superlative

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Synonyms

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cut ignore disregard repel repulse rebuff cold shoulder

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Rhymes for snub

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “snub” mean?

The word “snub” means to deliberately ignore or treat someone coldly, as an insult. In plain terms, to coldly ignore or reject someone (or the insult itself); also describes a short, upturned nose.

How do you pronounce “snub”?

“Snub” is pronounced snuhb (/snʌb/ in IPA).

How do you use “snub” in a sentence?

Here is “snub” used in a sentence: “She snubbed her old friend at the party by walking straight past her.”

What part of speech is “snub”?

Depending on how it is used, “snub” can be a verb, a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “snub” have?

“Snub” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to deliberately ignore or treat someone coldly, as an insult.

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