snuffiness

snuffiness
\\-fēnə̇s, -fin-\ noun (-es)
: the quality or state of being snuffy

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • snuffiness — snuff·i·ness …   English syllables

  • snuffy — snuffiness, n. /snuf ee/, adj., snuffier, snuffiest. 1. resembling snuff. 2. soiled with snuff. 3. given to the use of snuff. 4. having an unpleasant appearance. 5. having hurt feelings. 6. easily displeased. [1780 90; SNUFF1 + Y1] * * * …   Universalium

  • snuffy — /ˈsnʌfi/ (say snufee) adjective (snuffier, snuffiest) 1. resembling snuff. 2. soiled with snuff. 3. given to the use of snuff. 4. easily displeased; huffy. {snuff1 + y1} –snuffiness, noun …  

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