noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/snuːs/
rhymes with -uːs
1
noun
Meaning 1
A type of tobacco snuff consumed in the form of a moist powder which is placed under the (usually upper) lip, without chewing, for extended periods of time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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2
noun
Meaning 2
plural of SNU
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from Swedish snus.
Across languages
Translations
14 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Chinese Mandarin:
口含菸 /口含烟
— type of tobacco snuff