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snubbing

|snub-ing|

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/ˈsnʌbɪŋ/

(snub)

ignore with disdain

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
snubsnubssnubssnubbedsnubbedsnubbingsnubbed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'snub' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'snubba', where 'snubba' meant 'to scold 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 scold or rebuke', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to ignore or reject'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'snub'.

She was snubbing him at the party.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45