sniff

/snif/
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sniff

The dog stops to sniff the flower.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The act of inhaling through the nose to smell something: A sniff is the action of drawing air in through the nose, often to detect or enjoy a scent.
    • A single instance of this action: It can also refer to the sound or the single act of inhaling.

  2. Verb:

    • To inhale air audibly through the nose: To sniff is to breathe in through the nose in a short, often audible manner, sometimes to smell something or due to a cold.
    • To perceive or detect by smelling: To sniff means to try to identify or notice a smell by inhaling through the nose.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • He took a deep sniff of the ocean air.
    • The dog gave a curious sniff at the new bag.

  • Verb:

    • She had a cold and had to sniff constantly.
    • Can you sniff this milk and tell me if it's fresh?
Advanced Usage
  • "to get a sniff of something": to detect or become aware of something, often figuratively.
    • The reporter got a sniff of a major scandal.
  • "to sniff around": to investigate or look around in a searching manner.
    • The detective began to sniff around for clues.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sniffle (verb): to sniff repeatedly, especially because of crying or a cold.
    • The child sniffling in the corner needed a tissue.
  • Sniffy (adjective): showing disdain or contempt; scornful.
    • She gave a sniffy reply to his simple question.
Synonyms
  • Inhale: to breathe in.
  • Snuff: to draw in through the nose; to sniff.
  • Scent: to detect or perceive by smell.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Sniff out: to discover or detect something, especially through investigation or as if by smelling.
    • The customs dog can sniff out illegal drugs.
  • Sniff at: to show disdain or scorn for something.
    • He sniffed at the idea of fast food, preferring gourmet meals.
Related Idioms
  • Not to be sniffed at: to be worthy of consideration; not to be dismissed or scorned.
    • A salary increase of 5% is not to be sniffed at.
sniff

The dog stops to sniff the flower.

Noun
  1. sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
Verb
  1. inhale audibly through the nose
    • the sick student was sniffling in the back row
  2. perceive by inhaling through the nose
    • sniff the perfume

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