Definition of sniggle Sniggle

snig•gle

We found 6 definitions of sniggle from 3 different sources.

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What does sniggle mean?

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • sniggle (Verb)
    To catch an eel by thrusting a baited hook into its den.
  • sniggle (Verb)
    Alternate spelling and pronunciation of snicker corruption with giggle. To chortle or chuckle.
  • sniggle (Verb)
    To steal something of little value; diminutive corruption of snag + diminutive suffix.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • sniggle (v. i.)
    To fish for eels by thrusting the baited hook into their holes or hiding places.
  • sniggle (v. t.)
    To catch, as an eel, by sniggling; hence, to hook; to insnare.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • sniggle
    snig′l, v.i. to fish for eels by thrusting the bait into their hiding-places.—v.t. to catch by this means: to ensnare.—n. Snig (prov.), an eel

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