snub

1 of 3

verb

snubbed; snubbing

transitive verb

1
: to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
2
a
: to check (something, such as a line or chain that is running out) suddenly especially by turning around a fixed object (such as a post or a cleat)
also : to check the motion of by snubbing a line
snub the anchor
b
: to restrain the action of : suppress
snub a vibration
3
: to treat with contempt or neglect
snub an old acquaintance
4
: to extinguish by stubbing
snub out a cigarette

snub

2 of 3

noun

: an act or an instance of snubbing
especially : slight

snub

3 of 3

adjective

1
or snubbed : blunt, stubby
a snub nose
2
: used in snubbing
snub line
snubness noun

Examples of snub in a Sentence

Verb She snubbed me in the hallway. He snubbed their job offer. They deliberately snubbed the meeting. Noun he tolerated the snubs from his in-laws because the holidays come but once a year, thankfully
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
That’s why her recent Instagram post on being snubbed by esteemed Black award ceremonies gave me pause. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024 Maher, according to sources, was furious that he was snubbed for the event — which was scheduled opposite the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Night Before bash. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024 However, the exceptionally talented star who carried and produced the movie, Margot Robbie, was overlooked (some say snubbed) for a best actress nomination. Teresa Hopke, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The company snubbed its home country of the U.K. to list in the U.S. in search for higher liquidity. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 9 Feb. 2024 The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) snubbed Arlington’s AT&T Stadium in favor of MetLife Stadium as host for the 2026 World Cup final. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2024 But he was also snubbed for his brilliant work in Fleabag by the Television Academy, so go figure. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024 Love thy neighbor The countries snubbed by the tour haven’t been shy about making their displeasure with the agreement known. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024 Apple got snubbed by Goldman Sachs Apple was removed from Goldman Sachs’ list of top stocks Friday after a turbulent week. Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024
Noun
Its egregious snub in the Oscars’ best-documentary category led to a change in the nominating process. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024 Numerous observers pointed out that these snubs reflected the same problems the film identified in the broader culture. Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Will those much discussed snubs give it a boost in other categories? The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024 An endorsement from Trump for McDowell meant another snub from Trump for Walker, who represented the 6th district for three terms from 2015 until Republicans lawmakers redrew to take over his district for a Democrat in 2020. Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024 Snubbing a worthy player such as Powell not only is a snub to him, but to the panel that nominated him. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2024 But there was also truth in Apatow’s tease: In many ways, the rise of the snub can be traced to Hollywood publicists and modern Oscar electioneering. The New York Times Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Apple stock fell as much as 2% following the snub, and its market cap fell behind Microsoft by $314 billion during Friday trading. Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024 By doing so, organizations avoid the fate of Oscar snubs—the innovation opportunities that got passed over due to a lack of critical engagement. Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly snub SAG-AFTRA Halloween costume guidelines amid the strike. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2023 The Weeknd is ready for his post-snub glowup. Justin Curto, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English snibben, snubben, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse snubba to scold, Swedish dialect snubba to reproach, cut off

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1724, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of snub was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Snub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snub. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

snub

1 of 3 verb
snubbed; snubbing
1
: to check or stop with a reply that hurts : rebuke
2
a
: to check (as a line) suddenly while running out especially by turning around a fixed object (as a post)
b
: to check the motion of by snubbing a line
3
: to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
4
: to put out by crushing
snubber noun

snub

2 of 3 noun
: an act or an instance of snubbing
especially : rebuff entry 2

snub

3 of 3 adjective
variants or snubbed

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