blaffen — meaning in English

English meaning

• bark verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
• snap verb To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.

Senses

blaffen is used for these senses in English:

• bark (transitive) To speak sharply.
• snap (transitive, dated) To speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up.

bark — full definition

1. verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
2. verb To speak in a sharp, loud, commanding tone.
3. noun The tough outer covering of a tree's trunk and branches.
4. noun The sharp sound a dog makes.

snap — full definition

1. verb To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
2. verb To speak suddenly and sharply, often out of irritation.
3. noun A quick photograph.
4. adjective Made suddenly, without much thought or planning.

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