What does SNUFF mean?

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.