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The definition of snuff
3 Definitions of: snuff
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- verb, to inhale through the nose
- verb, (esp of an animal) to examine by sniffing
- noun, an act or the sound of snuffing
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- noun, finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nostrils or less commonly for chewing
- noun, a small amount of this
- noun, any powdered substance, esp one for sniffing up the nostrils
- noun, up to snuff a) in good health or in good condition b) not easily deceived
- verb, to use or inhale snuff
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- verb, to extinguish (a light from a naked flame, esp a candle)
- verb, to cut off the charred part of (the wick of a candle, etc)
- verb, to suppress; put an end to
- verb, snuff it to die
- noun, the burned portion of the wick of a candle
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