Snubbing Meaning in English
word · lemma: snub
ˈsnəbɪŋ
SNUB-ing
snˈʌbɪŋ
SNUB-ing
Definition
Snubbing means deliberately ignoring or showing a lack of respect to someone, especially in a public or social setting.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in formal and semi-formal contexts; often describes intentional social rejection or insult. Common collocations: 'snubbing someone at an event', 'public snubbing'. Not as casual as 'ignoring'.
Spanish: desaire - desprecio (trato) - ignorarPortuguese (BR): desprezo - esnobar - ignorarPortuguese (PT): desprezo - ignorar - esnobarChinese (Simplified): 冷落 - 不理睬Chinese (Traditional): 冷落 - 不理睬Hindi: अनदेखी करना - तिरस्कारArabic: تجاهل - ازدراءBengali: অবহেলা - উপেক্ষা (সম্মান না দেখানো)Russian: игнорирование - пренебрежениеJapanese: 無視 - 冷遇Vietnamese: phớt lờ - coi thườngKorean: 무시 - 홀대Turkish: görmezden gelme - küçümsemeUrdu: نظرانداز کرنا - توہین کرناIndonesian: mengabaikan - meremehkan
Example Sentences
He was snubbing his classmates at lunch.
basic
She felt hurt by their snubbing at the party.
basic
The manager’s snubbing of questions upset the team.
basic
Everyone noticed his obvious snubbing of the new employee.
natural
Despite being friendly, she kept snubbing me all evening.
natural
His constant snubbing made it clear he didn’t want to talk.
natural