Rappee: meaning, definitions and examples

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rappee

 

[ ræˈpiː ]

Context #1

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

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

Word origin

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.