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Antonyms for up to snuff


Grammar : Adj
Spell : snuhf
Phonetic Transcription : snʌf



Definition of up to snuff

Origin :
  • "to cut or pinch off the burned part of a candle wick," mid-15c., from noun snoffe "burned part of a candle wick" (late 14c.), of unknown origin, perhaps related to snuff (v.2). The meaning "to die" is from 1865; that of "to kill" is from 1932; snuff-film, originally an urban legend, is from 1975.
  • As in qualified : adj able, skillful
  • As in satisfactory : adj acceptable, sufficient
  • As in sound : adj complete, healthy
  • As in acceptable : adj satisfactory, agreeable
  • As in suitable : adj appropriate, acceptable
  • As in au fait : adj familiar with
  • As in capable : adj able to perform
  • As in OK : adj acceptable
  • As in unmarred : adj good
  • As in unobjectionable : adj acceptable
  • As in competent : adj able
  • As in able : adj able to perform well; having a proven capacity
  • As in fit : adj healthy, in good physical shape
  • As in good : adj pleasant, fine

Synonyms for up to snuff

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