snuff
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for snuff, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Finely ground tobacco meant to be inhaled through the nose or held against the gum.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use snuff
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Late Middle English, from Middle Dutch snuffen (“to snuff, sniff, snuffle”). Related to Dutch snuiven (“to sniff”), Middle Low German snûve (“pose, head-cold”), German Schnupfen (“head-cold”). The noun is probably from Dutch snuf (“snuff”), an abbreviation of snuftabak, snuiftabak (“snuff”). Related to sniff (compare D...
Full origin of snuff →Frequently asked questions
What does “snuff” mean?
The word “snuff” means finely ground tobacco meant to be inhaled through the nose or held against the gum. In plain terms, powdered tobacco for sniffing, or putting out a flame (literally or figuratively ending something).
How do you pronounce “snuff”?
“Snuff” is pronounced snuhf (/snʌf/ in IPA).
How do you use “snuff” in a sentence?
Here is “snuff” used in a sentence: “His grandfather still took a pinch of snuff after dinner.”
What part of speech is “snuff”?
Depending on how it is used, “snuff” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “snuff” a common word?
“Snuff” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “snuff” have?
“Snuff” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: finely ground tobacco meant to be inhaled through the nose or held against the gum.