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snifter

Syllabification: (snif·ter)
Pronunciation: /ˈsniftər/
Definition of snifter

noun

  • North American a footed glass that is wide at the bottom and tapers to the top, used for brandy and other drinks.
  • informal a small quantity of an alcoholic drink:care to join me for a snifter?

Origin:

mid 19th century: imitative; compare with dialect snift 'to snort'

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