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Snuff is a form of smokeless tobacco that users typically inhale through the nose or place inside the mouth. It matters historically and culturally because it was widely used before cigarettes became dominant, and it remains relevant today as part of ongoing discussions about tobacco products and public health.
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Assorted tins of nasal snuff tobacco A 17th-century snuff shop in Amsterdam Several types and consistencies of snuff tobacco
Snuff is a type of smokeless tobacco product made from finely ground or pulverized tobacco leaves. It is snorted or "sniffed" (alternatively sometimes written as "snuffed") into the nasal cavity, delivering nicotine and a flavored scent to the user (especially if flavoring has been blended with the tobacco). Traditionally, it is sniffed or inhaled lightly after a pinch of snuff is either placed onto the back surface of the hand, held pinched between thumb and index finger, or held by a specially made "snuffing" device.