English Explanatory Dictionary

gliff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A quick glance.
  2. An unexpected view of something startling.
  3. A sudden fright.
  4. A short moment.
verb
  1. To glimpse.

Pronunciation

/ɡlɪf/

Word forms

gliff gliffs glift gliffing gliffed

Etymology

Compare Middle English glyffen (“to give a glancing look; to become startled or frightened”).

Related words

giffle
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