Word Meaning

Meaning of snuff

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

Crossword clue for snuff

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