English Dictionary |
NIFFY
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
Dictionary entry overview: What does niffy mean?
• NIFFY (adjective)
The adjective NIFFY has 1 sense:
1. (British informal) malodorous
Familiarity information: NIFFY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(British informal) malodorous
Similar:
ill-smelling; malodorous; malodourous; stinky; unpleasant-smelling (having an unpleasant smell)
Domain region:
Britain; Great Britain; U.K.; UK; United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; 'Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom)
Domain usage:
colloquialism (a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech)
Derivation:
niff (an unpleasant smell)
Learn English with... Proverbs |
"A rocky vineyard does not need a prayer, but a pick ax." (Native American proverb, Navajo)
"Your nose is a part of you even if it is ugly." (Arabic proverb)
"Not shooting means always missing" (Dutch proverb)