Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [snuhb]
- /snʌb/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [snuhb]
- /snʌb/
Definitions of snubbing word
- verb with object snubbing to treat with disdain or contempt, especially by ignoring. 1
- verb with object snubbing to check or reject with a sharp rebuke or remark. 1
- verb with object snubbing to check or stop suddenly (a rope or cable that is running out). 1
- verb with object snubbing to check (a boat, an unbroken horse, etc.) by means of a rope or line made fast to a fixed object. 1
- verb with object snubbing to pull up or stop abruptly in such a manner. 1
- noun snubbing an act or instance of snubbing. 1
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Origin of snubbing
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English snubben < Old Norse snubba to scold, reprimand; cognate with Middle Low German snūben
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Parts of speech for Snubbing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
snubbing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
snubbing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for snubbing
noun snubbing
- ostracism — exclusion, by general consent, from social acceptance, privileges, friendship, etc.
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