noun
niff
Niff (noun) means an unpleasant smell.
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1
An unpleasant smell.
"Whew, there's a bit of a niff in here. Is that your socks?"
"Police helicopters blared loudspeaker warnings about the smelly man. Soon afterwards, a nosy motel receptionist noticed a nasty niff from a new guest."
— Nick Arnold, Horrible Science: Body Owner's Handbook (2014)
2
(informal) A mood of sulking or feeling sullen.
"'I don't see you need to get in such a niff,' said Katie."
— Winston Graham, The Twisted Sword (2008)
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What is the meaning of niff?
"niff" (noun) means an unpleasant smell.
What is another word for niff?
Other words for "niff" include pong.
What are the different meanings of niff?
"niff" has 2 main meanings: 1. An unpleasant smell; 2. (informal) A mood of sulking or feeling sullen.
