snuffy

1 of 2

adjective (1)

ˈsnə-fē 

1

: quick to become annoyed or take offense

2

: marked by snobbery

snuffy

2 of 2

adjective (2)

1

: soiled with snuff

2

: resembling snuff

3

a

: addicted to the use of snuff

b

: having unpleasant habits

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

snuff entry 4

Adjective (2)

snuff entry 6

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1