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sniff
[snif]
verb (used without object)
to draw air through the nose in short, audible inhalations.
to clear the nose by so doing; sniffle.
to smell by short inhalations.
to show disdain, contempt, etc., by or as by sniffing.
verb (used with object)
to perceive by or as by smelling.
to sniff a scandal.
to inhale through the nose.
to sniff the air.
noun
an act of sniffing; a single, short, audible inhalation.
the sound made by such an act.
a scent or odor perceived.
a sniff of perfume.
sniff
/ snɪf /
verb
to inhale through the nose, usually in short rapid audible inspirations, as for the purpose of identifying a scent, for clearing a congested nasal passage, or for taking a drug or intoxicating fumes
to perceive or attempt to perceive (a smell) by inhaling through the nose
noun
the act or sound of sniffing
a smell perceived by sniffing, esp a faint scent
Other Word Forms
- sniffingly adverb
- sniffing noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sniff1
Example Sentences
“This makes every sniff of holiday activity — foot traffic, discount depth, card authorizations — disproportionately important. In a data desert, even a puddle looks like a lake.”
I could never give myself over to Mr. Carter—who played 22 seasons for eight different teams without sniffing a championship—and viewed his 2024 Hall of Fame election as questionable.
Hartnett’s weekly “Flow Show” report noted that the first sniff of that Fed capitulation would be felt in the crypto markets first because it represents “the frontier of liquidity and speculation.”
Norris has gained 58 points on Piastri in the past six races, to take control of the season and put himself within sniffing distance of the championship.
Its nose is working overtime, wrinkling and stretching as it sniffs the air.
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