snash

[ snash, snahsh ]

noun

1. insolence; impertinence.

verb (used without object)

1. to use abusive language; speak disrespectfully.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snash¹

First recorded in 1780–90; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

“An we meet with resistance in the brenning,” said Craigie, “give ye na quarter—open fire. Y’art valiant men, and cam thus far; the likes of ye are not quick to submit now to the spite of the enemy and their snash. Make His Lordship proud of the Regiment that bear his name. Brave billies—brave!”

From Literature

"For illustration, here are some shorties which we'd call real $7 words, and wouldn't use here at this time without explanation: adit, erg, ergo, ohm, gloze, cozen, griff, modal, mure, snash, viable."

From Time Magazine Archive

"For," said Kate McGhie, looking at me, "as ye ken, I hadna been learned at the Balmaghie to thole snash frae onybody."

From Project Gutenberg

Better we should know nothing at all than that we should learn of misfortunes coming upon them, and see the family again in tears and forced to thole a factor's snash; better silence than the later unsavoury episodes, which have not yet been allowed decent burial.

From Project Gutenberg

The poet has not given his name, but he has preserved his portrait in colours which are indelible:— I've noticed, on our Laird's court-day, An' mony a time my heart's been wae, Poor tenant bodies, scant o' cash, How they maun thole a factor's snash; He'll stamp an' threaten, curse and swear, He'll apprehend them, poind their gear, While they maun stan', wi aspect humble, And hear it a', an' fear an' tremble.

From Project Gutenberg