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Meaning of sniff

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sniff

Pronunciation:/snɪf//snɪf//snəf/

noun

Definitions

  1. An instance of sniffing.

    Example: She gave the flowers a quick sniff to check they were real.

  2. A quantity of something that is inhaled through the nose

  3. A brief perception, or tiny amount.

  4. Cocaine.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.

    Example: I sniffed the meat to see whether it had gone off.

  2. To say something while sniffing, for example in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.

    Example: "He's never coming back, is he?" she sniffed while looking at a picture of him.

  3. To perceive vaguely

    Example: I can sniff trouble coming from the basement.

  4. To be dismissive or contemptuous of something.

    Example: This opportunity is not to be sniffed at.

interjection

Definitions

  1. A short inhalation sound, sometimes associated with crying.