snuffy

American  

[snuhf-ee] / ˈsnʌf i /

adjective

snuffier, snuffiest

1. resembling snuff.

2. soiled with snuff.

3. given to the use of snuff.

4. having an unpleasant appearance.

5. having hurt feelings.

6. easily displeased.

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snuffy British  

/ ˈsnʌfɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling snuff

2. covered with or smelling of snuff

3. unpleasant; disagreeable

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Other Word Forms

• snuffiness noun

Etymology

Origin of snuffy

First recorded in 1780–90; snuff ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“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

Do you know someone called Snuffy?

From Los Angeles Times

Is the defendant Snuffy’s “primo”?

From Los Angeles Times

Bean testified that the inmate, David Mendivil, told his spouse: “I’m here with Snuffy’s primo. You know that dropout, Little Man?”

From Los Angeles Times

Snuffy whistled for the street cleaners.

From Washington Post