snub
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B2
/snʌb/
ignore with disdain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'snub' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'snubba,' where 'snubba' meant 'to chide or rebuke.'
Historical Evolution
'snubba' transformed into the Middle English word 'snubben,' and eventually became the modern English word 'snub.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to chide or rebuke,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to ignore or treat with disdain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of showing disdain or contempt by ignoring someone.
His snub was obvious to everyone.
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Verb 1
to ignore or treat with disdain or contempt.
She snubbed him at the party.
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