Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Wednesday Word: Niff

niff (nɪf)
n
1. a bad smell
vb (intr)
2. to smell badly; stink
[C20: perhaps from sniff]
ˈniffy adj

'Nuff said.
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3 comments:

  1. ChrisMay 15, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    A new one to me!

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    1. Lou HarperMay 15, 2014 at 9:14 AM

      I think it's British, although the dictionary didn't say so.

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    2. ChrisMay 15, 2014 at 9:20 AM

      It's one I'd probably confuse with naif anyway.

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