Definition of Sniff
Sniff
sniff


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to inhale air in order to smell, or inhaling in short, audible breaths;

e.g. Why he decided to sniff the old sock, I'll never know.

(verb)
to express disdain or scorn;

e.g. She'll sniff at those who she considers below herself in society.

(noun)
to look into things or stick one's nose into;

e.g. She never had a reason to sniff around her husband's business before.



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