glue sniffing
glue sniff
G g Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gloo snif]
- /glu snɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gloo snif]
- /glu snɪf/
Definitions of glue sniffing words
- noun glue sniffing the inhaling of the fumes of certain kinds of glue for the hallucinogenic or euphoric effect. 1
- uncountable noun glue sniffing Glue sniffing is the practice of breathing the vapour from glue in order to become intoxicated. 0
- noun glue sniffing the practice of inhaling the fumes of certain types of glue to produce intoxicating or hallucinatory effects 0
- noun glue sniffing the practice of inhaling the fumes of glue containing toluene or other solvents for the intoxicating and euphoric effects: it may cause damage to the brain, liver, kidneys, etc. 0
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Origin of glue sniffing
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1960-65
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Parts of speech for Glue sniffing
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glue sniffing popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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