The Clue
Gives the brushoff, maybe (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SNUBS
Tags
Notes
The answer SNUBS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
Related Clues
Affronts
Ignores
Rebuffs
Setdowns
Slights
Cold shoulders
Cold-shoulders
High-hats
Rebuffs rudely
Social slights
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Definition
SNUB as a noun:
1. (rebuff, snub, repulse) = an instance of driving away or warding off
2. (snub, cut, cold shoulder) = a refusal to recognize someone you know; "the snub was clearly intentional"
SNUB as a verb:
1. (ignore, disregard, snub, cut) = refuse to acknowledge; "She cut him dead at the meeting"
2. (rebuff, snub, repel) = reject outright and bluntly; "She snubbed his proposal"