Definition of "snub" []

• To ignore or behave coldly toward; slight. (verb-transitive)
• To dismiss, turn down, or frustrate the expectations of. (verb-transitive)
• Nautical To check the movement of (a rope or cable running out) by turning it quickly about a post or cleat. (verb-transitive)
• Nautical To secure (a vessel, for example) in this manner. (verb-transitive)
• To stub out (a cigarette, for example). (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• ""That's what I call a snub," said Graham's friend, the dark-complexioned young man, who was within hearing."
• "Perhaps biggest snub is Nolan not getting the nom after completely changing the face of comic book movies."
• "After a so-so first few months, he has caught fire since the beginning of December, using his snub from the Slovak world junior team (for whom he performed admirably last year) as motivation."