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Meaning of snuffs

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

snuffs

verb

Definitions

  1. To inhale through the nose.

  2. To turn up the nose and inhale air, as an expression of contempt; hence, to take offence.

verb

Definitions

  1. To extinguish a candle or oil-lamp flame by covering the burning end of the wick until the flame is suffocated.

  2. To trim the burnt part of a candle wick.

  3. To kill a person; to snuff out.