Snuff it Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Humor Used informally, often to add humor to a sad topic like death. When the goldfish snuffed it, we held a funny little funeral. Pro Tip 2/3Mild Euphemism A light-hearted way to avoid direct mention of death. Our office plant has snuffed it, despite our best efforts. Pro Tip 3/3Not For Formality Avoid in formal situations or official documents, where it's inappropriate. He didn't actually say 'snuffed it' in the meeting, did he?