rebuff

re·buff

verb \ri-ˈbəf\

Definition of REBUFF

transitive verb

: to reject or criticize sharply : snub

— rebuff noun

Examples of REBUFF

1. Our suggestion was immediately rebuffed.
2. The company rebuffed the bid.
3. She rebuffed him when he asked her for a date.

Origin of REBUFF

Middle French rebuffer, from Old Italian ribuffare to reprimand, from ribuffo reprimand

First Known Use: circa 1586

Rhymes with REBUFF

breadstuff, cream puff, dyestuff, earmuff, enough, feedstuff, foodstuff, greenstuff, handcuff, hang tough, hot stuff, kid stuff, Pine Bluff, small stuff