adjective
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of, relating to, or resembling snuff
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covered with or smelling of snuff
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unpleasant; disagreeable
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Etymology
Origin of snuffy
Example Sentences
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“To be honest, it was the first time in this role that I’ve seen Snuffy in person and I teared up,” he says.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023
Gone were the days when people had been unable to see Snuffy.
From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2021
In one corner, the hairy, elephantine Mr. Snuffleupagus, or Snuffy, poses in a pink tutu and a swan headpiece.
From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2014
We are assured that Snuffy and his sister Alice will always be loved.
From Time • Dec. 10, 2012
One day long ago Snuffy was fishing toward the hot springs from downriver when he heard voices at the bigger pool.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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