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snus

9.9

Powdered tobacco that people inhale through the nose

noun
/snʌs/

Archaic

: rapé

He found an old tin of snus among his grandfather's belongings.

Examples

In the 18th century, many people used snus for a quick dose of nicotine.
Some historical novels mention characters taking snus at social gatherings.
He enjoys snus during his breaks.
Many people in Sweden use snus instead of cigarettes.
In the 18th century, many people used snus for a quick dose of nicotine.
He found an old tin of snus among his grandfather's belongings.
Some historical novels mention characters taking snus at social gatherings.

Synonyms

snuff

vssnus

5 8.9

Powdered tobacco that you inhale through the nose

is used mainly historically or in certain dialects rather than commonly

Surface Forms

snus singular

snuses plural

Etymology

The older sense of snus refers to powdered tobacco you 'snuff' or 'sniff' into the nose and is related to the English word snuff. That link to 'sniff' explains why snus once meant a tobacco taken through the nose.