Snuff Definition & Meaning

snuff
adjective
  1. snuff colored; of a greyish to yellowish brown
noun
  1. the charred portion of a candlewick
  2. a pinch of smokeless tobacco inhaled at a single time
  3. finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nose
  4. sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
verb
  1. sniff or smell inquiringly
  2. inhale audibly through the nose; "snuff coke"

"Snuff" in song lyrics

See how snuff is used in real songs:

  • "Ten thousand MC's murdered, not enough, all my films are snuff"
    Analog Brothers — Analog Anilalator vrs. Silver Surfer
  • "The bigger the bluff, the quicker to snuff"
    Prodigal Sunn — Soul Survivor
  • "Adjust your rhyme to talk about cocaine and snuff"
    Sage Francis — Gun Gods

Usage tips for "snuff"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "snuff" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for snuff to find words that pair well.

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