snuffy

snuffy
snuffiness, n.
/snuf"ee/, adj., snuffier, snuffiest.
1. resembling snuff.
2. soiled with snuff.
3. given to the use of snuff.
4. having an unpleasant appearance.
5. having hurt feelings.
6. easily displeased.
[1780-90; SNUFF1 + -Y1]

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