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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

snuffings

/snʌfɪŋz/ noun · British & US
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What does snuffings mean?

noun

The act of snuffing or the sound of something being snuffed out. A snuffing is a sudden, sharp noise, often used to describe the sound of a flame being extinguished or a sudden stop.

Example

"The sudden snuffing of the candles plunged the room into darkness."

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