Snuffy Meaning in English
word
ˈsnʌfi
SNUH-fee
snˈʌfi
snuh-FEE
Definition
Describes someone who sounds like they have a cold or a stuffy nose, or something that is related to snuff or sniffling. Mainly used informally or in dialects.
Usage & Nuances
'Snuffy' is rare in standard English and mainly appears in regional dialects (like some parts of the US or UK) or in older literature. It often means 'stuffy' or 'having a nasal voice' due to a cold. Sometimes used affectionately for children. Not common in formal contexts.
Spanish: resfriado - congestionado (nariz)Portuguese (BR): congestionado (nariz) - resfriadoPortuguese (PT): constipado - nariz entupidoChinese (Simplified): 鼻塞的 - 感冒的Chinese (Traditional): 鼻塞的 - 感冒的Hindi: नाक बंद - ज़ुकामArabic: محشور الأنف - مصاب بالزكامBengali: নাক বন্ধ হওয়া মতো - ঠান্ডাজনিত নাক বন্ধRussian: гнусавый - заложенный носJapanese: 鼻づまりのような - 鼻声のVietnamese: nghẹt mũi - giọng mũiKorean: 코 막힌 듯한 - 콧소리 나는Turkish: burun tıkalı - genizli (ses)Urdu: ناک بند (سی ہونے والا) - بند ناک جیسی آوازIndonesian: hidung tersumbat - suara sengau
Example Sentences
Tommy sounds snuffy because he has a cold.
basic
She talks in a snuffy voice.
basic
After playing outside, he felt a bit snuffy.
basic
I sound a little snuffy today—must be allergies.
natural
Don’t worry, a snuffy nose is normal with a cold.
natural
He gets all snuffy every time the weather changes.
natural