Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

snudge

/snʌd͡ʒ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
snudge
IPA
/snʌd͡ʒ/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To save in a miserly manner; to hoard.

Intransitive verb; Obsolete; Transitive verb

verb

Also followed by along: to walk with one's head down; to walk with a stoop.

Intransitive verb; Obsolete

noun

A greedy, stingy person; a miser.

Intransitive verb; Obsolete

noun

A dishonest and sneaky person.

Intransitive verb; Obsolete

verb

To lie quiet and snug; to nestle, to snuggle.

Intransitive verb; Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

The origin of the verb is unknown. The noun is possibly derived from the verb.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /snʌd͡ʒ/
  • British English: /snʌd͡ʒ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Derived Forms

snudging snidge snudgery

Frequently Paired Words

snuch

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce snudge?
The recorded pronunciation is /snʌd͡ʒ/.
What does snudge mean?
To save in a miserly manner; to hoard.
Where does snudge come from?
The origin of the verb is unknown. The noun is possibly derived from the verb.

How to pronounce snudge

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