Definition of snuff - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
controltr. suppress or put an end totr.
- The new policy snuffed the protests.
2.
breathingtr./intr. inhale through the nosetr./intr.
- He snuffed the aroma of fresh bread.
3.
firefightingtr. extinguish a flame by suffocating ittr.
- She snuffed the candle before bed.
4.
sniffingtr. Rare examine by sniffing, especially for animalstr. Rare
- The dog snuffed the ground for clues.
5.
trim wicktr. Rare cut off the charred part of a wicktr. Rare
- He snuffed the candle to keep it burning clean.
Noun
1.
candleUK the burnt part of a candle wickUK
- She trimmed the snuff from the candle.
2.
tobaccofinely ground tobacco for sniffing up the nose
- He took a pinch of snuff and inhaled.
3.
violent mediaRare film showing real murderRare
- The police investigated the snuff film allegations.
Adjective
1.
tobacco productrelating to powdered tobacco inhaled through the nose
- He offered me some snuff from his ornate box.
2.
colorRare having a greyish to yellowish brown colorRare
- The walls were painted in a snuff shade.
Images of snuff
the burnt part of a candle wick
Expressions with snuff
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extinguish a flame or light
She snuffed out the candle before bed.
meeting the required standard
Her work is not up to snuff.
person who uses snuff tobacco regularly or occasionally
He was known as a regular snuff user among his friends.
die in a casual or informal way
He snuff it before anyone could help.
film showing an actual murder for entertainment
The police investigated the illegal distribution of a snuff movie.
greyish to dark yellow-brown tone, like powdered tobacco
The jacket was snuff-brown, a muted yellow-brown.
slang term meaning agreement or acceptance
He said fairy snuff to end the argument.
small bottle for holding powdered tobacco, often decorative or antique
He collects snuff bottles from the Qing dynasty.
dark yellowish brown color
The walls were painted in a snuff-color.
dark yellowish brown color
The walls were painted in a snuff-colour.
inhale powdered tobacco through the nose
He would often take snuff after dinner.
Origin of snuff
Dutch, snuffen (to sniff)
Terms with snuff included in their meaning
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tobacco
use of moist snuff tobacco in the mouth
snuff variety
type of snuff scented with attar of roses
tobacco
type of snuff made from dark tobacco
habit
person who uses snuff tobacco regularly or occasionally
tobacco
person who uses snuff tobacco
accessories
ornamental box for carrying snuff
Examples of snuff in a sentence
The government tried to snuff the rumors quickly. She snuffed the scent of blooming flowers. He snuffed the fragrance of the morning air. Firefighters quickly snuffed the blaze before it spread. He snuffed the match with a swift motion. The cat snuffed the air, detecting a new scent.
Wild animals often snuff the ground to find food. She snuffed the lamp to prevent smoke. They snuffed the torches before leaving the cave. The snuff was carefully removed to prevent smoke. He discarded the snuff before lighting the candle again. The old man offered snuff to his guests. She found a box of snuff in the antique shop. The documentary explored the dark world of snuff films. Rumors of a snuff film circulated in the town. He carried a small tin of snuff in his pocket. Snuff was a popular product in the 18th century. The snuff curtains matched the vintage decor. Her dress was a snuff color, blending with the autumn leaves.
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- French:étouffer, mèche carbonisée, ...
- German:auslöschen, Dochtstummel, ...
- Italian:soffocare, stoppino bruciato, ...
- Spanish:sofocar, pabilo, ...
- Portuguese:acabar, pavio queimado, ...
- Chinese:平息, 烛芯灰, ...
- Japanese:抑える, 燃えかす, ...
- Arabic:قَمَعَ, ذُبَالَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְדַכֵּא, פִּיחַ, ...
- Russian:подавлять, огарок, ...
- Ukrainian:припинити, згорілий гніт, ...
- Hindi:दबा देना, जला हुआ हिस्सा, ...
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