Word Meaning

snuff definition and meaning

v. t. The part of a candle wick charred by the flame, whether burning or not.
v. t. To crop the snuff of, as a candle; to take off the end of the snuff of.
v. i. To draw in, or to inhale, forcibly through the nose; to sniff.
v. i. To perceive by the nose; to scent; to smell.
v. i. To inhale air through the nose with violence or with noise, as do dogs and horses.
v. i. To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offense.
n. The act of snuffing; perception by snuffing; a sniff.
n. Pulverized tobacco, etc., prepared to be taken into the nose; also, the amount taken at once.
n. Resentment, displeasure, or contempt, expressed by a snuffing of the nose.

Crossword clues for snuff

- Extinguish, ... out
- Powdered tobacco
- Put foot down to make an impression
- Rub out
- Sniffing tobacco