snuffy

[snuhf-ee]

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.

snuffy

/ ˈsnʌfɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling snuff

2. covered with or smelling of snuff

3. unpleasant; disagreeable

Other Word Forms

• snuffiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of snuffy¹

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

Example Sentences

According to a complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, accused Mexican Mafia member Manuel “Snuffy” Quintero issued an order in 2022 to kill Nelson Abrego, who performs under the name Swifty Blue.

From Los Angeles Times

“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

Detectives found evidence tying Palomino to Manuel Quintero, whom Bean described as “known, active member” of the Mexican Mafia whose nickname is Snuffy.

From Los Angeles Times

Do you know someone called Snuffy?

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