Snift
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /snɪft/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Snift is a noun meaning (UK dialectal, Lancashire, obsolete) A moment; a while.
Meaning
(UK dialectal, Lancashire, obsolete) A moment; a while.
More Meanings
- (UK dialectal, uncountable) A light dusting, as of snow.
- (now dialectal) To sniff; to snort or snuff.
- To snivel.
- To cause a snift; to release pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine or bottling equipment.
- A deliberate release of pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine, or bottling equipment.
Example Sentences
SNUFF. […] Reſentment expreſſed by ſnifting; […]
Mingled labdanum w'fine snift of myrrh, to enhaunt her nautical J-chamois
An ' if thou'll make a shift To tak thi time a bit, owd lass, Thou's have him in a snift!”
An' if thou'll make a shift effort To tak thi time a bit, owd lass, Thou's have him in a snift!
Word Forms
- snifts
- snifting
- snifted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snifter, sniff, tick, wink, gliff, whiff.
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