Snub: meaning, definitions and examples

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snub

 

[ snʌb ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social interaction

To ignore or reject someone in a disdainful or contemptuous manner.

Synonyms

disregard, ignore, reject, spurn

Examples of usage

  • He snubbed her at the party, refusing to even acknowledge her presence.
  • The boss snubbed his employees by not inviting them to the meeting.
  • Don't snub your classmates, try to be more inclusive.
  • She felt hurt when he snubbed her invitation to the dance.
  • I hope they don't snub us at the event tomorrow.

Translations

Translations of the word "snub" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprezo

🇮🇳 अपमान

🇩🇪 Brüskierung

🇮🇩 penghinaan

🇺🇦 зневага

🇵🇱 lekceważenie

🇯🇵 冷遇

🇫🇷 snobisme

🇪🇸 desaire

🇹🇷 küçümseme

🇰🇷 모욕

🇸🇦 ازدراء

🇨🇿 pohrdání

🇸🇰 pohŕdanie

🇨🇳 冷落

🇸🇮 prezir

🇮🇸 hunsun

🇰🇿 менсінбеу

🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფა

🇦🇿 hörmətsizlik

🇲🇽 desaire

Etymology

The word 'snub' originated in the late 18th century as a nautical term, referring to the act of checking a ship's movement by turning a sail against the wind. Over time, the term evolved to also mean ignoring or rejecting someone. The negative connotation of disdain and contempt became associated with the word in social interactions.

See also: snubs.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,115, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.