Definitions For Gliff

Noun

GLIFF (plural GLIFFs) (UK, Scotland, dialect) A transient glance. (UK, Scotland, dialect) An unexpected view of something that startles one. (UK, Scotland, dialect) A sudden fright. : (Sir Walter Scott) (UK, Scotland, dialect) A short moment. (US) A meaningless placeholder word used in certain w:standardized test, standardized tests, for example, : A beagle is a type of gliff. :: A. cat :: B. dog :: C. elephant :: D. tree : (the correct answer is of course B, "dog.")

Alternative forms

glift

Etymology

Compare {{cog, ang, gliffen}}, gliften, , to look with fear at.