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snubbish, a.|ˈsnʌbɪʃ|
[f. snub a. and v.1]
1. Somewhat snub.
1828Ann. Reg., Law Cases 365/2 A short snubbish nose. 1848H. Rogers Ess. (1874) I. vi. 310 His eyes are not so prominent as yours, nor is his nose so snubbish.
2. Repressive; inclined to snub.
1840Hood An Open Question 146 Have we not had enough To make Religion sad, and sour, and snubbish?
Hence ˈsnubbishly adv.; ˈsnubbishness.
1840New Monthly Mag. LVIII. 526 Miss Biggs..turned up her snub-nose more snubbishly. 1848H. Rogers Ess. (1874) I. vi. 310 He has a strong resemblance to you..in the snubbishness of his nose. |