snuff

An archaic adjective meaning 'of poor quality' or 'worthless'; also used in the phrase 'snuff-coloured' to describe a dark brownish colour. The word is now considered obsolete in modern English.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'плохого качества' или 'никчёмный'; также используется в словосочетании 'snuff-coloured' для описания тёмно-коричневого цвета. В современном английском слово считается устаревшим.esAdjetivo anticuado que significa 'de mala calidad' o 'despreciable'; también se usa en la expresión 'snuff-coloured' para describir un color marrón oscuro. En inglés moderno se considera obsoleto.frAdjectif vieilli signifiant 'de mauvaise qualité' ou 'bon à rien' ; il est également utilisé dans l'expression 'snuff-coloured' pour décrire une couleur brun foncé. En anglais moderne, ce mot est considéré comme archaïque.deVeraltetes Adjektiv für 'von schlechter Qualität' oder 'wertlos'; auch in der Wendung 'snuff-coloured' für eine dunkelbraune Farbe verwendet. Im modernen Englisch gilt das Wort als veraltet.ptAdjetivo arcaico que significa 'de má qualidade' ou 'inútil'; também aparece na expressão 'snuff-coloured' para descrever a cor marrom-escura. No inglês moderno, a palavra é considerada obsoleta.zh过时的形容词，意为“劣质的”或“无价值的”；也用于“snuff-coloured”一词，形容深棕色。现代英语中该词已属过时用法。arصفة قديمة تعني رديء الجودة أو تافهًا، وتُستعمل أيضًا في تركيب snuff-coloured للدلالة على اللون البني الداكن. وتُعدّ هذه الصفة مهجورة في الإنجليزية الحديثة.

1. Snuff-colored C1 formal

   Of a greyish to yellowish brown color, resembling the color of snuff tobacco.

   • He wore a snuff-colored coat to the autumn festival.
   • The walls were painted a muted snuff shade.
   • Her snuff-colored scarf matched the earthy tones of the landscape.

   ruТабачного цветаesColor de rapéfrcouleur tabac à priserdeTabakbraunptCor de rapézh鼻烟色arبلون السعوط

• more snuff comparative form
• most snuff superlative form

A noun referring to the charred part of a candlewick, a small amount of smokeless tobacco taken at once, finely ground tobacco for nasal inhalation, or the act of smelling something by inhaling through the nose.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее обгоревшую часть фитиля свечи, небольшую порцию бездымного табака, принимаемую за раз, мелко молотый табак для вдыхания через нос, или действие по обнюхиванию чего-либо путём вдыхания через нос.esSustantivo que designa la parte quemada de la mecha de una vela, una pequeña porción de tabaco sin humo que se toma de una vez, tabaco finamente molido para inhalar por la nariz, o la acción de olfatear algo inhalando por la nariz.frSubstance désignant à la fois le tabac en poudre fine prisé par le nez, une petite prise de ce tabac, la partie brûlée de la mèche d'une bougie, et l'action de renifler ou de priser.deSubstantiv, das den verkohlten Teil eines Kerzendochts, eine kleine Portion Schnupftabak, die auf einmal genommen wird, fein gemahlenen Tabak zum Inhalieren durch die Nase oder die Handlung des Schnüffelns durch Einatmen durch die Nase bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa a parte queimada do pavio de uma vela, uma pequena porção de tabaco sem fumaça (rapé) aspirada de uma vez pelo nariz, o tabaco finamente moído para ser inalado pelo nariz, ou o ato de cheirar algo inspirando pelo nariz.zh名词，指蜡烛烧焦的烛芯；也指一次吸入的鼻烟或鼻烟粉末，以及用鼻子吸入某物的动作。arاسم يدل على الجزء المحترق من فتيل الشمعة، أو كمية صغيرة من التبغ تُؤخذ دفعة واحدة، أو تبغ مطحون ناعم يُستنشق عبر الأنف، أو فعل شمّ شيء ما عن طريق سحبه بالأنف.

1. Charred candlewick C1 formal

   The burnt or blackened part of a candle wick that has been extinguished.

   • She trimmed the snuff from the candle before relighting it.
   • The snuff fell into the wax, creating a small black speck.
   • Old candles often have a long snuff that needs to be removed.

   ruНагарesPabilo quemadofrMèche de bougie consuméedeKerzendocht-RußptPavio queimadozh烛芯烧焦部分arسُخَام الفتيل

2. Single dose of smokeless tobacco B2 informal

   A small amount of powdered tobacco that is inhaled or placed in the mouth at one time.

   • He took a quick snuff of tobacco before the meeting.
   • She offered him a snuff from her silver box.
   • A single snuff can provide a strong nicotine hit.

   ruПорция нюхательного табакаesPorción de tabaco sin humofrprise de tabac à priserdePortion SchnupftabakptPorção de rapézh一剂鼻烟arجرعة من التبغ المسحوق

   Sinónimos: dippinch

3. Powdered tobacco for nasal use B2 formal british

   Finely ground tobacco that is sniffed up the nose, often as a traditional form of tobacco consumption.

   • Snuff was popular in the 18th century among European aristocrats.
   • He carried a small snuff box in his pocket.
   • The shop sells various blends of snuff from different regions.

   ruНюхательный табакesRapéfrTabac à priserdeSchnupftabakptRapézh鼻烟arتبغ السعوط

4. Act of sniffing B1 informal

   The action of inhaling through the nose to detect an odor or to clear the nasal passages.

   • She gave a quick snuff to smell the flower.
   • He took a deep snuff of the fresh air.
   • The dog made a snuff at the ground, searching for a scent.

   ruВдыханиеesacción de olfatearfrAction de reniflerdeSchnüffelnptInalação pelo narizzh嗅吸arالشمّ

   Sinónimos: inhalationsniffsnortsnuffle

• snuffs plural form
• snuffs' possessive plural form
• snuff's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of extinguishing a candle or flame, or (slang) to kill or put an end to something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по тушению свечи или пламени, или (сленг) для убийства или прекращения чего-либо.esVerbo que significa apagar una vela o llama, o (en argot) matar o poner fin a algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'éteindre une bougie ou une flamme, ou (en argot) pour tuer ou mettre fin à quelque chose.deVerb, das das Auslöschen einer Kerze oder Flamme bezeichnet oder (umgangssprachlich) das Töten oder Beenden von etwas.ptVerbo usado para apagar uma vela ou chama, ou (gíria) matar ou acabar com algo.zh指熄灭蜡烛或火焰的动作，也用作俚语，表示杀死或终止某事。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إطفاء شمعة أو لهب، أو (في العامية) لقتل شخص أو إنهاء شيء ما.

1. Sniff or smell inquisitively B2 formal

   To sniff or smell something, often in a curious or investigative manner.

   • The dog snuffed at the strange object on the ground.
   • He snuffed the air, trying to detect the source of the scent.
   • She snuffed the flower gently before picking it.

   ruНюхатьesOler con curiosidadfrreniflerdeSchnüffelnptFarejarzh嗅闻arشم واستنشاق

   Sinónimos: nosescentsmellsniffsnuffle

2. Inhale audibly through the nose B2 informal

   To breathe in sharply and audibly through the nose, often to clear the nasal passages or express emotion.

   • He snuffed loudly after crying for a while.
   • She snuffed to clear her nose in the cold weather.
   • The child snuffed as he tried to hold back tears.

   ruШмыгать носомesInhalar ruidosamente por la narizfrRenifler fortementdeSchniefenptFungarzh抽鼻子arالاستنشاق بصوت عبر الأنف

   Sinónimos: sniffsnortsnuffle

   Antónimos: exhale

• snuffed past participle
• snuffed past simple
• snuffing present participle
• snuffs third person singular

Variantes phrasal: snuff out