 sniff |
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| 1. | [ verb ] perceive by inhaling through the nose | |
| Synonyms: | whiff | |
| Examples: | "sniff the perfume" |
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| Related terms: | smell sniff_out | |
| 2. | [ verb ] inhale audibly through the nose | |
| Synonyms: | sniffle | |
| Examples: | "the sick student was sniffling in the back row" |
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| Related terms: | inhale snuffle | |
| 3. | [ noun ] sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose | |
| Synonyms: | snuff | |
| Related terms: | smell snuff | |
| Similar spelling: |
sniffy snuff snafu |
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