ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sneaping

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /sniːpɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Sneaping is an adjective meaning (also figuratively) Of the wind, etc.: very cold; biting, nipping.

Meaning

(also figuratively) Of the wind, etc.: very cold; biting, nipping.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of sneap

Example Sentences

Berovvne is like an envious ſneaping Froſt, / That bites the firſt borne infants of the Spring.
I am queſtion'd by my feares, of vvhat may chance, / Or breed vpon our abſence, that may blovv / No ſneaping VVinds at home, to make vs ſay, / This is put forth too truly: […]

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nippy, snuffly, nipply, snarling, snorty, snivelly.

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