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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
In an interview last month, he said those talks are still on track, and new potential buyers are sniffing around for deals.
Both batters brought up their half-centuries but their dismissals reopened the door for Bangladesh, who sniffed an upset.
Sweeney recalled sweating through a training run in the mid-’80 when a guy behind him sniffed and asked, “Pete, did you drink gin last night?”
It sniffs out patterns invisible to the eye, predicts moves before the market even breathes.
The Harcourt we know, who sports black jeans and gets into bar fights just to feel something, is astounded that Peacemaker didn’t immediately sniff out the rot in this utopia.
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