What does SNUBS mean?

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.