To have a look at something or to investigate it further
When john found the door was open he decided to have a sconce inside.
by teddytheramgaterdfg April 12, 2009
Get a sconce mug for your brother Manley.
At certain UK universities, to force someone who falls into a specified category to drink. Often a part of formal meals and crew dates, the aim is to encourage excessive alcohol consumption. When 'sconced', those to whom the sconce applies must stand and take a large gulp of whatever alcoholic drink they are on.
"I sconce anyone who has defined sconcing on Urban Dictionary"
by haec est cicero1990 November 22, 2009
Get a sconce mug for your papa Manafort.
Sconce can be used in two different ways. It could be a different name for you science class or you could just be ordering a scone and not know how to spell it.
Kyle: What should we name the science group chat

bob: sconce?

denise: that is a great name
by sconces March 24, 2020
Get a sconce mug for your buddy James.
to get, to score, to attain
Tony T. says, "Sconce that bizzle yo, then hop in the trans and bus-yaself to my place you crazy cat."
by Germ the Germy Germinator November 25, 2003
Get a sconce mug for your Uncle Abdul.
When one is totally wasted on alcohol and/or drugs at a hotel, and walks right into a wall mounted light fixture (sconce) in the hallway. Knocking oneself out.
He got a hotel room, drank the whole mini bar, and then sconced himself on the way to the elevator
by Smarty Marty NOLA July 25, 2017
Get a Sconced mug for your cat Manley.