Niffed

Niffed is a slang term, primarily used in British English, that describes a mild unpleasant smell. It is often used in a casual or humorous context to refer to something that smells slightly off, but not necessarily offensively bad. The term can be applied to a variety of things, such as food that is beginning to go off, a damp piece of clothing, or a room with a stale odor. It is a less intense adjective than "stinky" or "foul," implying a subtle and perhaps temporary unpleasantness.

The origin of the word "niffed" is not definitively known, but it is thought to be an alteration of "niff," which itself is an onomatopoeic word imitating a sniffing sound. This suggests a connection to the act of smelling. While "niff" can refer to a smell itself, "niffed" specifically denotes something that *has* a niff. The term is generally considered informal and is not typically found in formal writing. Its usage is more common in everyday conversation among friends and family.