snub
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transitive verb \ˈsnəb\snubbedsnub·bing
Definition of SNUB
1
: to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
2
3
: to treat with contempt or neglect <snub an old acquaintance>
4
: to extinguish by stubbing <snub out a cigarette>
Examples of SNUB
- She snubbed me in the hallway.
- He snubbed their job offer.
- They deliberately snubbed the meeting.
Origin of SNUB
Middle English snibben, snubben, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse snubba to scold, Swedish dialect snubba to reproach, cut off
First Known Use: 13th century
2snub
nounDefinition of SNUB
Examples of SNUB
- <he tolerated the snubs from his in-laws because the holidays come but once a year, thankfully>
First Known Use of SNUB
14th century
Related to SNUB
- Synonyms
- brush-off, rebuff, repulse, silent treatment, cold shoulder
- Antonyms
- open arms
3snub
adjectiveDefinition of SNUB
First Known Use of SNUB
1724
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