noun Download 🔗Share Finely ground or pulverized tobacco intended for use by being sniffed or snorted into the nose. Examples : "My grandfather used to take snuff, but he quit after he got sick. " substance material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Fine-ground or minced tobacco, dry or moistened, intended for use by placing a pinch behind the lip or beneath the tongue; see also snus. Examples : "Grandfather used to take a pinch of snuff before his morning coffee. " substance food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A snort or sniff of fine-ground, powdered, or pulverized tobacco. Examples : "My grandfather took a small snuff from his box before starting his crossword puzzle. " substance body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of briskly inhaling by the nose; a sniff, a snort. Examples : "The detective took a quick snuff of the air, trying to identify the unfamiliar scent. " physiology body action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Resentment or skepticism expressed by quickly drawing air through the nose; snuffling; sniffling. Examples : "Her snuff of disbelief was loud enough for everyone in the room to hear when he announced he'd won the lottery. " attitude sensation emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Snot, mucus. Examples : "The toddler wiped the snuff from his nose with the back of his hand. " body medicine physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Smell, scent, odour. Examples : "The dog gave a hopeful snuff at the air, trying to find the source of the delicious bacon smell. " sensation physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To inhale through the nose. Examples : "The man liked to snuff the aroma of his freshly brewed coffee beans before grinding them. " physiology body action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offence. Examples : "Sarah sniffed and snuffed when her brother suggested she wear his old, unfashionable sweater. " attitude emotion character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The burning part of a candle wick, or the black, burnt remains of a wick (which must be periodically removed). Examples : "The candle's snuff was long and black, a sign it needed trimming. " item material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Leavings in a glass after drinking; heeltaps. Examples : "After everyone finished their milkshakes, only some snuff remained at the bottom of each glass. " drink food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A murder. Examples : "The news report described the CEO's sudden death as a snuff. " police law action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A form of pornographic film which involves someone actually being murdered. Examples : "The online forum was filled with disturbing discussions about a new snuff film, rumored to show the killing of a student. " media inhuman entertainment sex Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To extinguish a candle or oil-lamp flame by covering the burning end of the wick until the flame is suffocated. Examples : "To prepare for bed, she snuffed out the flickering candle on her nightstand. " utensil action fuel Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To trim the burnt part of a candle wick. Examples : "Before lighting the birthday candle, Mom snuffed the old wick. " utility item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To kill a person; to snuff out. Examples : "The argument escalated, and he felt he had to snuff out the flames of anger before things got worse. " action inhuman person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading