5 letter words starting with SNU

Snubs 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

Noun: A slight or deliberate insult or rebuff.

Verb: Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully.

3. Pronunciations

US: /snʌbz/

UK: /snʌbz/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "snubs" originated in the early 18th century from the verb "snub", which means to check or rebuke with a sharp retort. The noun form of "snubs" refers to a slight or deliberate insult or rebuff. The verb form of "snubs" means to rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully. The word is commonly used in informal contexts to describe situations where someone is ignored or rebuffed in a disrespectful manner.

5. Synonyms

Noun: Insult, affront, slight, rebuff, put-down

Verb: Rebuff, reject, ignore, disdain, slight

6. Related Words

Blunt, flubs, clubs, slubs, rubes

7. Example Sentences

Noun: She took the snub as a sign of disrespect.

Verb: The celebrity snubbed the autograph seeker and walked away.

Snuck

1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definitions: Snuck is the past tense and past participle of the verb "sneak." It means to move in a quiet, secretive way, especially in order to avoid being seen or heard.

3. Pronunciations: US: /snʌk/; UK: /snʌk/

4. Origin and Usage: Snuck is a relatively new word that originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is considered a nonstandard form of the past tense of "sneak," which is traditionally "sneaked." However, "snuck" has become more common in American English over the years and is now widely accepted in both formal and informal writing.

5. Synonyms: Some synonyms of "snuck" include slunk, crept, tiptoed, and skulked.

6. Related Words: Some related 5 letter words include sneak, snipe, snore, snarl, and snaky.

7. Example Sentences:

• He snuck into the house while everyone was asleep.
• She snuck a peek at the test answers when the teacher wasn looking.
• They snuck out of the party early to avoid the crowds.

Snuff

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• As a noun: powdered tobacco that is sniffed up the nostril.
• As a verb: to inhale a powdered substance, such as tobacco, through the nostrils.

Pronunciations:

• US: /snʌf/
• UK: /snʌf/

Origin and Usage:

The word "snuff" originated from the Dutch word "snuf", which means "to sniff". It was first used in the 1680s to refer to powdered tobacco that was inhaled. Today, the term "snuff" is still used to describe powdered tobacco that is inhaled, as well as other powdered substances that are inhaled, such as drugs.

Synonyms:

• As a noun: powdered tobacco, snort
• As a verb: inhale, sniff

Related Words:

• Stuff
• Sluff
• Snafu
• Snuff
• Snout

Example Sentences:

• The man took a pinch of snuff and sniffed it up his nostril.
• She snuffed the candle out before going to bed.
• He snuffed up some cocaine and immediately felt the effects.