Etymology Journal · G
Gooder than snuff
Meaning
- A phrase meaning something is exceptionally good, better than expected, or top-tier. It is a humorous, hyperbolic way to show enthusiasm for a meal or an experience.
Enthusiastic, rustic
Used in a sentence
- That homemade peach cobbler was gooder than snuff.
- How was the new hunting spot? Oh, it was gooder than snuff.
- Everything you cooked for the reunion was gooder than snuff.
The backstory
Snuff is a powdered tobacco product that was once a staple in rural life. Referring to something as being better than snuff highlights its high quality in a way that resonates with older, rural traditions.
Heard in
The South
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