Abstract: A novel portable cigarette holder, extinguisher and ashtray which is capable of fitting in the pocket, purse or handbag of a smoker. The holder-ashtray has a restricted internal throat which encircles the sides of a lighted cigarette butt inserted in the holder-ashtray and smothers the cigarette. The entrance to the holder-ashtray is flared to enhance entry of the lighted end of the cigarette into the holder-ashtray. The interior of the holder-ashtray is gradually flared away from the throat to encourage the cigarette butt to drop into the interior of the holder-ashtray. When inverted, the holder-ashtray retains the cigarette butt against the throat which acts as a stopper and prevents ashes falling out.