snubber

noun

snub·​ber ˈsnə-bər How to pronounce snubber (audio)
1
: one that snubs
2

Examples of snubber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Obviously, the latter is more likely to cause the phubber (the phone snubber) to feel attacked and less open to adjusting their tech habits. Nikki Campo, SELF, 3 May 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of snubber was in 1853

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“Snubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snubber. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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