snift Meaning & Definition
What Does Snift Mean?
Snift is a noun that means A moment; a while. It is also used to mean A light dusting, as of snow. As a verb, it means To sniff; to snort or snuff.
Snift at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /snɪft/ |
| Plural | snifts |
| Verb forms | snifts, snifting, snifted |
Snift Definition (Noun)
- A moment; a while.
- A light dusting, as of snow.
Snift as a Verb
- 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.
Noun
- A deliberate release of pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine, or bottling equipment.
Synonyms of Snift
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Snift synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
snift (countable and uncountable, plural snifts)
snift (third-person singular simple present snifts, present participle snifting, simple past and past participle snifted)
snift (plural snifts)
Words That Rhyme With Snift
Origin of Snift
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Origin 2: Imitative. Compare Middle English snifteren (“to sniffle”).
Snift: Your Questions Answered
Is snift a noun or a verb?
Snift is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of snift?
The plural of snift is snifts.
What is the past tense of snift?
The past tense of snift is snifted. The present participle is snifting.