nounπShareFinely ground or pulverized tobacco intended for use by being sniffed or snorted into the nose."My grandfather used to take snuff, but he quit after he got sick. "substancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFine-ground or minced tobacco, dry or moistened, intended for use by placing a pinch behind the lip or beneath the tongue; see also snus."Grandfather used to take a pinch of snuff before his morning coffee. "substancefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA snort or sniff of fine-ground, powdered, or pulverized tobacco."My grandfather took a small snuff from his box before starting his crossword puzzle. "substancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of briskly inhaling by the nose; a sniff, a snort."The detective took a quick snuff of the air, trying to identify the unfamiliar scent. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareResentment or skepticism expressed by quickly drawing air through the nose; snuffling; sniffling."Her snuff of disbelief was loud enough for everyone in the room to hear when he announced he'd won the lottery. "attitudesensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSnot, mucus."The toddler wiped the snuff from his nose with the back of his hand. "bodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSmell, scent, odour."The dog gave a hopeful snuff at the air, trying to find the source of the delicious bacon smell. "sensationphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inhale through the nose."The man liked to snuff the aroma of his freshly brewed coffee beans before grinding them. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offence."Sarah sniffed and snuffed when her brother suggested she wear his old, unfashionable sweater. "attitudeemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe burning part of a candle wick, or the black, burnt remains of a wick (which must be periodically removed)."The candle's snuff was long and black, a sign it needed trimming. "itemmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLeavings in a glass after drinking; heeltaps."After everyone finished their milkshakes, only some snuff remained at the bottom of each glass. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA murder."The news report described the CEO's sudden death as a snuff. "policelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA form of pornographic film which involves someone actually being murdered."The online forum was filled with disturbing discussions about a new snuff film, rumored to show the killing of a student. "mediainhumanentertainmentsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo extinguish a candle or oil-lamp flame by covering the burning end of the wick until the flame is suffocated."To prepare for bed, she snuffed out the flickering candle on her nightstand. "utensilactionfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trim the burnt part of a candle wick."Before lighting the birthday candle, Mom snuffed the old wick. "utilityitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kill a person; to snuff out."The argument escalated, and he felt he had to snuff out the flames of anger before things got worse. "actioninhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
