Rappee: meaning, definitions and examples

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rappee

[ ræˈpiː ]

Noun

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tobacco

Rappee is a type of finely ground tobacco that is inhaled through the nose. It is known for its strong and sharp flavor, often causing sneezing upon inhalation. Rappee originated in France and was popular in the 18th century.

Synonyms

snuff.

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Word	Description / Examples
rappee	This term refers to a type of strong, coarse snuff made from dark tobacco leaves. It is often used in historical contexts or when referring to traditional forms of snuff. In the 18th and 19th centuries, gentlemen often carried rappee in ornate snuffboxes
snuff	This is a general term for powdered tobacco that is inhaled through the nostrils. It can be used in both historical and modern contexts when discussing the habit or product of inhaling powdered tobacco. In the Victorian era, it was fashionable for both men and women to use snuff Some people still use snuff today as an alternative to smoking

Word

Description / Examples

rappee

This term refers to a type of strong, coarse snuff made from dark tobacco leaves. It is often used in historical contexts or when referring to traditional forms of snuff.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, gentlemen often carried rappee in ornate snuffboxes

snuff

This is a general term for powdered tobacco that is inhaled through the nostrils. It can be used in both historical and modern contexts when discussing the habit or product of inhaling powdered tobacco.

In the Victorian era, it was fashionable for both men and women to use snuff
Some people still use snuff today as an alternative to smoking

Examples of usage

Many people enjoy the intense sensation of inhaling rappee tobacco.
After taking a pinch of rappee, he sneezed loudly.
Rappee was favored by the elite in society during the 18th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "rappee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rapé

🇮🇳 रैपी

🇩🇪 Schnupftabak

🇮🇩 tembakau hirup

🇺🇦 нюхальний тютюн

🇵🇱 tabaka do nosa

🇯🇵 嗅ぎたばこ (kagitabako)

🇫🇷 tabac à priser

🇪🇸 rapé

🇹🇷 enfiye

🇰🇷 코담배 (kodambae)

🇸🇦 سعوط (sa'ūt)

🇨🇿 šňupací tabák

🇸🇰 šnupací tabak

🇨🇳 鼻烟 (bíyān)

🇸🇮 njuhalni tobak

🇮🇸 neftóbak

🇰🇿 танау насы

🇬🇪 სუნთქვის თამბაქო (suntqvis tambako)

🇦🇿 burun tütünü

🇲🇽 rapé

Etymology

The word 'rappee' originated from the French word 'râpé', which means grated or scraped. It refers to the finely ground tobacco that is used in rappee snuff. Rappee was popular in the 18th century, especially among the upper class in Europe. The strong flavor and the act of inhaling the tobacco through the nose made rappee a unique form of tobacco consumption. While its popularity has declined over the years, rappee still holds a place in the history of tobacco use.

See also: rap, rapid, rapier, rapper, rapping, rapport.