English Explanatory Dictionary

snuffy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Soiled with snuff.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of snuff.
  3. Sulky; angry; vexed.
  4. Drunk.
  5. That causes sniffing and nasal irritation due to dust.

Pronunciation

/ˈsnʌfi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-snuffy.wav

Word forms

snuffy snuffier snuffiest

Etymology

From snuff + -y.

Derived words

snuffily snuffiness
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