Definitions

1. noun

A small, double-reed woodwind instrument, typically with a bright, shrill sound, used especially in Scottish and British military bands.

“The bagpipe player was joined by the fife player, creating an energetic atmosphere.”

2. verb

To play or sound a fife.

“The drummer fife-d along to the march.”

3. verb

To make a shrill, piercing sound, especially like that of a fife.

“The crowd fife-d in protest against the new policy.”