Snubby Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsnʌbi

SNUB-ee

UK

ˈsnʌbi

SNUB-ee

Definition

Describes something short and rounded, especially a nose that is small, turned up, or slightly flat at the end.

Usage & Nuances

'Snubby' is most often used to describe noses. It can sound slightly informal and is less common in modern conversation. Do not confuse with 'snub', which means to ignore. Common collocation: 'snubby nose'.

• Spanish: respingo - rechoncho (nariz) - respingado (nariz)
• Portuguese (BR): arredondado - atarracado (nariz) - respingado (nariz)
• Portuguese (PT): arredondado - atarracado (nariz) - respingado (nariz)
• Chinese (Simplified): 扁平的（鼻子）- 短而翘的（鼻子）
• Chinese (Traditional): 扁平的（鼻子）- 短而翹的（鼻子）
• Hindi: चपटा (नाक) - छोटा और उभरा (नाक)
• Arabic: مفلطح (أنف) - قصير ومرفوع (أنف)
• Bengali: ছোট ও চওড়া - ছোঁড়ানো
• Russian: короткий и курносый - вздернутый (о носе)
• Japanese: 短くて丸い - つんと上がった（鼻など）
• Vietnamese: ngắn và tròn - hếch (mũi)
• Korean: 짧고 둥근 - 들창코(코에 대해)
• Turkish: kısa ve kalkık (burun için)
• Urdu: چھوٹا اور گول - اُٹھا ہوا (ناک کے لیے)
• Indonesian: pendek dan bulat - pesek (hidung)

Example Sentences

She has a snubby nose that makes her look cute.

basic

The dog has a snubby little face.

basic

My brother drew a cartoon with a snubby nose.

basic

He always jokes about his snubby nose, but I think it suits him.

natural

The sculpture’s snubby features gave it a playful look.

natural

You can recognize that breed by its snubby muzzle and round eyes.

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