snub

verb

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\ ˈsnəb

snubbed; snubbing

Definition of snub

(Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke

2a : to check (something, such as a line or chain that is running out) suddenly especially by turning around a fixed object (such as a post or a cleat) also : to check the motion of by snubbing a line snub the anchor

b : to restrain the action of : suppress snub a vibration

3 : to treat with contempt or neglect snub an old acquaintance

4 : to extinguish by stubbing snub out a cigarette

snub

noun

Definition of snub (Entry 2 of 3)

: an act or an instance of snubbing especially : slight

snub

adjective

Definition of snub (Entry 3 of 3)

1 or snubbed \ ˈsnəbd

\ : blunt, stubby a snub nose

2 : used in snubbing snub line

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Examples of snub in a Sentence

Verb She snubbed me in the hallway. He snubbed their job offer. They deliberately snubbed the meeting. Noun he tolerated the snubs from his in-laws because the holidays come but once a year, thankfully

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