niff

/ nɪf /

noun

1. a bad smell

verb

1. to smell badly; stink

Derived Forms

• ˈniffy, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of niff¹

C20: perhaps from sniff

Example Sentences

Does your neighbourhood - to put it bluntly - niff a bit?

From BBC

Mr. Mackie sang, "'It must have been unhealthy, I suppose, For the old Tom Cat fell dead upon the mat When the niff got up his nose!'"

From Project Gutenberg

Well, he can make it hot for any one he takes a niff at.”

From Project Gutenberg