English · Slang Attested

up to snuff

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Adequate; of acceptable quality; satisfying an appropriate standard.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đủ tiêu chuẩn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

About 40% of U.S. counties lack full-time public-health service. . . . Many registered hospitals are not up to snuff.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Mentally alert, shrewd, savvy.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tinh anh, sắc sảo

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

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What does “up to snuff” mean?

Adequate; of acceptable quality; satisfying an appropriate standard.

Is “up to snuff” formal or informal?

up to snuff is generally slang.