snift Meaning, Definition & Usage

Snift intransitive verb

Etymology

From Sniff.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Snifted; present participle & verbal noun Snifting

Definitions

1. To snort. Obs. "Resentment expressed by snifting." Johnson.
2. To sniff; to snuff; to smell.

   It now appears that they were still snifing and hankering after their old quarters. Landor.

Snift noun

Definitions

1. A moment. Prov. Eng. Halliwell.
2. Slight snow; sleet. Prov. Eng. Halliwell.